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FC Edmonton's Daryl Fordyce Earns Team of the Week Honours

Published on September 7, 2016 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
FC Edmonton News Release


Here's a look at all of the top performers on the latest Team of the Week:

GK: Bruno (Fort Lauderdale Strikers) - The veteran shot-stopper kept two clean sheets for the Strikers in Week 10. Fort Lauderdale earned two scoreless draws, first against Minnesota United on Wednesday and then against the New York Cosmos on Saturday. Against New York, Bruno made several spectacular saves, totaling eight overall during the game,

DEF: Johnny Borrajo (Miami FC) - Miami's captain led by example once more, assisting on the team's opening goal in a 3-0 win over Puerto Rico FC on Saturday. Borrajo was also rock solid at the back, winning six duels and making two clearances with one interception.

DEF: Nana Attakora (Fort Lauderdale Strikers) - The Canadian international was a part of two shutouts for Fort Lauderdale. Over the course of two games against Minnesota and New York, Attakora made nine clearances, three interceptions, and won 11 duels.

DEF: Jeb Brovsky (Minnesota United) - He had two strong games at fullback as the Loons earned a 0-0 draw with the Strikers and then a 1-0 win Saturday night over Rayo OKC. Brovsky had eight interceptions, six clearances, won six duels, and completed 48 of his 55 attempted passes in the two contests.

MID: Juan Arango (New York Cosmos) - The Venezuelan star helped spearhead a big win over Indy Eleven with two goals in Wednesday night's action. While the Cosmos couldn't break down the Strikers, Arango was once again the creative hub with three chances created.

MID: Jonny Steele (Miami FC) - Making his first start since a bad fall against Ottawa Fury FC several weeks ago, Steele returned to the starting lineup and had an instant impact. The Northern Ireland international scored the game's first goal en route to a big win for Miami.

MID: Nazmi Albadawi (Carolina RailHawks) - The RailHawks captain added his league-leading ninth assist Saturday night and created four chances overall as Carolina earned a 1-0 win over Jacksonville Armada FC. Albadawi connected on 37 of his 42 pass attempts.

MID: Justin Chavez (Tampa Bay Rowdies) - He scored a goal to help the Tampa Bay Rowdies earn a point on the road against Indy Eleven on Saturday. Chavez was also strong in central midfield, winning all three of his tackles, winning seven of his eight duels, and making three interceptions.

FWD: Daryl Fordyce (FC Edmonton) - He scored two goals to help FC Edmonton overturn a two-goal deficit and earn a vital point on the road. His performance also earned him Player of the Week honors.

FWD: Thomas Stewart (Ottawa Fury FC) - He scored Ottawa's fastest goal when he capitalized on a mistake in the second minute against FC Edmonton. Stewart also drew a penalty, but Fury FC was unable to convert in the eventual 2-2 draw.

FWD: Christian Ramirez (Minnesota United) - The Loons forward caused the Rayo OKC back line fits on Saturday night and he scored the game's lone goal to lead Minnesota victory and increased his league-leading goal tally to 14 in the process.

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