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Adrian Cann Named NASL Player of the Week

November 3, 2014 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
San Antonio Scorpions News Release


SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Monday, November 3, 2014) - Scorpions centerback Adrian Cann has been named North American Soccer League (NASL) Player of the Week after scoring the game winning goal seconds before the final whistle in Saturday's 1-0 win over the New York Cosmos. The win also secured the Fall Season championship for the Scorpions, the second regular season silverware in the team's three year history.

"I am fortunate and grateful to be named the NASL Player of the Week, but I couldn't have done it without the help and support of a great bunch of teammates, coaching staff, medical staff, equipment staff, front office, fans, family, and my girlfriend Courtney," Cann said. "Having said that, my mind is focused on one thing; winning an NASL title. Holding the Soccer Bowl up at the end of the year would be perfect!"

Cann scored the dramatic goal in the dying moments of second half stoppage time after he was knocked down in the initial scramble on a corner kick. Cann got to his feet and instinctively side-footed the ball home when it fell right in front of him. Earlier in the match, Cann sent in a cross that set up a close chance and he also led the defense to their twelfth shutout of the year.

"Saturday night firmly placed Adrian in the history of our franchise with his fall season championship-winning goal, a moment that characterized his importance to this club with his commanding presence on the field, experience at the highest level, and the type of leadership in the locker room that's instrumental to winning a championship," said Scorpions Head Coach Alen Marcina. "I am thrilled for him to receive this well-deserved award in recognition of his performance in such a high profile game."

This is the first time that Cann has been named the league's player of the week and it is the thirteenth time the honor has been bestowed upon a Scorpions player. Cann joins Rafael Castillo, Walter Restrepo and Billy Forbes from earlier this season and former Scorpions: Pablo Campos (5), Jonathan Greensfield, Blake Wagner, Javier Saavedra and Hans Denisson.

The Championship Semifinal against the New York Cosmos will be played on November 8th at 7:30pm at Toyota Field. Tickets are available at SAScorpions.com or by calling 210-495-8686.

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