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FC Edmonton's Johann Smith Selected to NASL Team of the Week

October 26, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
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FC Edmonton's Johann Smith Selected to NASL Team of the Week
FC Edmonton's Johann Smith Selected to NASL Team of the Week
(FC Edmonton)

FC Edmonton defender Johann Smith turned in a solid performance during the Eddies' Week 17 fixture versus Jacksonville Armada FC. Smith, alongside the entire Eddies lineup, shut out the Armada on Sunday afternoon, in an eventual 1-0 win at Clarke Stadium. Smith's efforts led to an NASL Team of the Week Selection for the 29-year-old.

Here is the full list of top performers to make the Team of the Week:

GK: Brian Sylvestre (Carolina RailHawks) - The young shot-stopper kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 win over Minnesota United, making five saves in the victory.

DEF: Sebastien Ibeagha (Rayo OKC) - He helped power Rayo OKC closer to a postseason berth with the first goal in the 2-0 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Ibeagha also made five clearances in the game.

DEF: Rovérsio (New York Cosmos) - The defender helped stymie the Miami FC attack en route to a 4-0 win for New York. Rovérsio made four interceptions with three clearances as well as winning both of his tackles.

DEF: Johann Smith (FC Edmonton) - He helped the Eddies to a 1-0 win over Jacksonville Armada FC with a strong overall performance. He won eight duels and made four interceptions at the back while being tidy in possession. Smith completed 43 of his 46 passing attempts.

MID: Duke Lacroix (Indy Eleven) - He was instrumental in Indy earning a midweek win against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, 3-2. Lacroix scored the first goal of the game on a sensational individual effort and then assisted another.

MID; Juan Arango (New York Cosmos) - The Venezuelan star continued his hot form with two assists and then scoring off another dead-ball situation in New York's victory over Miami. He was also named Player of the Week for his contributions to the Cosmos' win.

MID: Yohandry Orozco (New York Cosmos) - He scored a pair of goals in the win over Miami, including a strike from distance as the club set a new home unbeaten streak record.

MID: Zach Steinberger (Jacksonville Armada FC) - The midfielder was key in the 3-2 win over Miami FC during the midweek contest. Steinberger was involved in all three of the Armada FC's goals, picking up two assists.

MID: Joe Cole (Tampa Bay Rowdies) - The English star scored twice, including a sensational goal from distance, but the Rowdies were unable to defeat Indy in the midweek contest.

FWD: Matt Fondy (Carolina RailHawks) - The forward scored the game-winning goal in the RailHawks' victory over Minnesota.

FWD: Justin Braun (Indy Eleven) - He opened the scoring and then added an assist in Indy's win on Saturday over Puerto Rico FC, 3-0.

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