Aztex Goalkeeper Cody Laurendi Named to USL Team of the Week
April 28, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Austin Aztex News Release
AUSTIN, Texas (Tuesday, April 28, 2015) - Austin Aztex goalkeeper Cody Laurendi made a strong showing in his home debut Saturday evening for the Aztex and was named to the USL Team of the Week for his efforts. Laurendi is the first Aztex player to be named to the Team of the Week for the 2015 season.
Laurendi came up with five saves in the Aztex 1-0 shutout victory over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks Saturday evening at House Park. Aztex forward Kris Tyrpak, the lone goal scorer in the victory, was named as an honorable mention for the Team of the Week.
"It is nice to be recognized, but at the same time we have moved forward and our focus is now on putting our best efforts into the match against OKC Energy FC," Laurendi said.
Portland Timbers 2 forward Kharlton Belmar has been voted the USL Player of the Week for the sixth week of the 2015 season after he scored a pair of goals to lead his side to victory against Arizona United SC on Saturday night.
Belmar earned 69 percent of the vote, which was conducted by a national panel of independent media representing every USL market. Richmond Kickers forward Brian Ownby finished second with 13 percent.
USL Team of the Week
GK - Cody Laurendi, Austin Aztex: Recorded a five-save shutout, which included two key stops late, as the Aztex defeated Colorado Springs 1-0
D - Hugh Roberts, Richmond Kickers: A strong performance highlighted by a crucial clearance with the game scoreless, as Richmond defeated New York 1-0
D - Nick Miele, Seattle Sounders FC 2: Scored the tying goal from a set piece and helped contain Vancouver's pressure as S2 earned a point on the road
D - Taylor Peay, Portland Timbers 2: Provided attacking options from right back and limited deliveries defensively as T2 shut out Arizona
M - Jamiel Hardware, Saint Louis FC: Jump-started STL FC's comeback with a fine solo goal as it took a 2-1 victory on the road against OKC Energy FC
M - Didier Crettenand, Orange County Blues FC: Had the game-winning goal and an assist as the Blues took victory on the road against Sacramento
M - Maikel Chang, Charleston Battery: Scored what proved to be the game-winner, and also had his fourth assist of the season, as the Battery won in Wilmington
M - Rob Vincent, Pittsburgh Riverhounds: Had a pair of goals as the Riverhounds ran away with victory against Toronto FC II
F - Denzel Slager, Orange County Blues FC: Provided a strong work-rate in attack and scored the Blues' first goal as they defeated Sacramento
F - Brian Ownby, Richmond Kickers: Scored the game-winner against New York, and provided an assist against Montreal, as Richmond took two wins on the road
F - Kharlton Belmar, Portland Timbers 2: Had both tallies as T2 took victory on the road in Arizona, and moved into a tie for the league lead in goals
Bench: Mark Pais (STL), William Yomby (RIC), Bradley Diallo (LAII), Jose Cuevas (AZ), Colin Rolfe (ROC), Kris Tyrpak (ATX), Matt Fondy (LOU)
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