USL Orange County SC

Blues' Dike Named to USL PRO Team of the Week

Published on May 30, 2012 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


TAMPA, Fla. - USL PRO has announced its Team of the Week for the eighth week of the 2012 season, honoring Richmond Kickers forward Chris Agorsor as Player of the Week after he scored a pair of stoppage-time goals to give the Kickers a 3-1 victory over the Wilmington Hammerheads at City Stadium Saturday.

Blues forward Bright Dike earned his second selection to the Team of the Week since arriving on loan from MLS outfit Portland Timbers three weeks ago. The 25-year-old scored on a fantastic header Thursday to help his side earn a 1-1 draw away to defending USL PRO champions and current league leaders Orlando City, followed by another strong showing in Saturday's 1-0 road defeat to Charleston .

Dike's teammate Carlos Borja received honorable mention for his performance over the pair of matches.

Kickers striker Agorsor entered the match against the Hammerheads in the 53rd minute and visibly energized his team's attack. After fellow substitute David Bulow tied things up from the penalty spot, Agorsor struck just inside stoppage time for the game-winner. A long ball down the right found Matt Delicâte, who sent a deep cross to the far post that was flicked back in front by Ryan Heins, allowing Agorsor to finish from close range.

The former Philadelphia Union and Real Salt Lake man went on to put the game away two minutes later, as a nice through-ball from Ross MacKenzie allowed Agorsor to outpace his marker and flick a finish over the advancing goalkeeper from the edge of the penalty area. The pair of goals gives him a team-high three this season and puts him just behind a trio of league-leading players.

Joining Agorsor on the Team of the Week is fellow Kicker Henry Kalungi, who put in a strong defensive performance as his side broke its four-game run of draws. Also selected to the backline were Charleston 's Colin Falvey, who topped off his impressive showing against the Blues with the game-winner, as well as Orlando 's Wes Allen and Dayton 's Mettin Copier. Allen scored his third goal of the season in the Lions' draw with the Blues, while Copier had his side's second goal in Saturday's 2-2 tie with Rochester .

The Rhinos' Danny Earls was named to the team after his late corner found Tam McManus for the game-tying goal against the Dutch Lions in stoppage time. He is joined by Harrisburg 's Morgan Langley and Charleston 's José Cuevas. Langley scored the only goal in the City Islanders' victory over the Rhinos on Friday, and Cuevas showed great creativity from his center midfield spot in the Battery 's win over the Blues.

Langley's Harrisburg teammate Nick Noble took home the goalkeeping honors after recording a fourth consecutive shutout in all competitions against the Rhinos, helping his side earn a 1-0 victory. The team is rounded out by Orlando 's Matt Luzunaris, who scored what proved to be the game-winning goal for the Lions in their 2-1 victory over the Charlotte Eagles on Saturday night.

USL PRO Team of the Week

Pos Player Team Highlights

GK Nick Noble Harrisburg Continued his strong run of form while shutting out Rochester

D Colin Falvey Charleston Powerful header was difference in Battery 's win over Blues

D Henry Kalungi Richmond Helped contain Wilmington 's attack, allowing side to grab late win

D Mettin Copier Dayton Header nearly proved decisive in meeting with Rochester

D Wes Allen Orlando Continued to be a threat from set pieces with third goal of season

M Morgan Langley Harrisburg Well-taken header gave City Islanders win over Rhinos

M Danny Earls Rochester Strong work-rate all weekend was rewarded with assist vs. Dayton

M Jose Cuevas Charleston Showed great creativity and registered assist against Blues

F Matt Luzunaris Orlando Hit post before finding eventual game-winner against Charlotte

F Chris Agorsor Richmond Pair of stoppage-time goals gave Kickers dramatic victory

F Bright Dike Blues Was superb in both contests for Blues, scored against Orlando

Honorable Mention - Charleston : Sallieu Bundu, Navion Boyd; Charlotte: Cuitlahuac Meza; Dayton : Gibson Bardsley, Eli Garner; Harrisburg : J.T. Noone, Andrew Marshall; Blues: Carlos Borja; Richmond : David Bulow, Stanley Nyazamba; Rochester : Tam McManus; Wilmington : Bryce Taylor, Yahaya Musa.

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