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Ates Diouf Named to USL Championship Team of the Week

August 25, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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Austin, TX - The USL Championship announced the Team of the Week Presented by Cleer Audio for Week 9 of the 2020 regular season on Tuesday, with Austin Bold FC Ates Diouf being recognized for his two-goal performance against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros at H-E-B Park on Saturday Night.

Diouf's standout match saw the forward instrumental in all three goals, scoring twice and assisting the other. Not to be limited by just goalscoring, Diouf helped drive the offense with a 94.7% passing accuracy. Since joining during the league hiatus, Diouf has recorded three goals and three assists in an impressive start with The Bold.

After Saturday's match, Diouf spoke on his performance. "It feels great to help the team win and, of course, to score two goals and get an assist as well. I'm growing and learning every game. We have great guys on the team. They make everything easy for me. I'm proud and happy to be part of this team."

Phoenix Rising FC's Solomon Asante was named Player of the Week when he recorded one goal and two assists in Phoenix's 4-1 victory against the LA Galaxy II last Wednesday and then notched a goal and assist in Rising FC's 3-3 draw against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday night.

Asante earned 60 percent of the ballot for his performances. Miami FC's Romario Williams received 20 percent of the poll after recording three goals in two games as his side took four points from two games, including its first win in the Championship on Sunday night against the Charlotte Independence. The rest of the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 9 is below.

GK - Daniel Vitiello, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Vitiello recorded a three-save shutout while recording two punches and two high claims in the Hounds' 2-0 victory against Loudoun United FC for his first career clean sheet.

D - Jordan McCrary, Sacramento Republic FC: McCrary had one assist, completed 41 of 51 passes overall and won 6 of 8 duels while winning 3 of 3 tackles in Sacramento's 2-1 victory against the Portland Timbers 2.

D - AJ Paterson, Charleston Battery: Paterson recorded one assist, won 6 of 7 duels and 4 of 4 aerials and completed 25 of 34 passes as the Battery claimed the Southern Derby in a 3-0 win against North Carolina FC.

D - Mitchell Taintor, San Antonio FC: Taintor helped San Antonio record shutouts in each of its victories over the past week, scoring once, recording five clearances, 14 recoveries and completing 89 of 124 passes.

M - Tucker Bone, Reno 1868 FC: Bone recorded one goal, one assist and three key passes overall while making eight recoveries and completing 26 of 34 passes in Reno's 3-1 road win against San Diego Loyal SC.

M - Yann Ekra, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Ekra recorded assist on both Rowdies goals, completed 39 of 40 passes overall and won 6 of 8 duels and 3 of 3 tackles during the Rowdies' 2-1 win against Atlanta United 2.

M - Corben Bone, Louisville City FC: Bone recorded his first two goals for Louisville and recorded two key passes while completing 33 of 45 passes overall and winning 7 of 11 duels in a 4-1 win against Sporting Kansas City II.

M - Amando Moreno, New Mexico United: Moreno scored in both games as New Mexico swept a pair of victories against Real Monarchs SLC over the past week to extend its lead at the top of Group C in the Championship.

F - Romario Williams, Miami FC: Williams scored three goals in two games as Miami earned four points and its first victory on Sunday night against the Charlotte Independence.

F - Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC: Asante recorded two goals and three assists in two games to move into the league-lead for assists this season and reach 40 goals and 30 assists in the regular season for his Championship career.

Bench: Brandon Miller (CLT), Tomas Granitto (MIA), Cammy Palmer (OC), Blake Frischknecht (LV), David Estrada (NM), Wilson Harris (SKC), Junior Flemmings (PHX)

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