Fury FC Captain Voted on USL Team of the Week
September 11, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Ottawa Fury FC News Release
OTTAWA - Ottawa Fury FC Captain Carl Haworth has been selected on the USL Team of the Week for week 26 of the 2018 season. Slotting into the back line instead of his usual more attacking role, Haworth recorded seven clearances, four interceptions and provided the assist on Adonijah Reid's game-winner in Fury FC's 4-3 win against Toronto FC II last Thursday.
Haworth, now in his fifth season with Fury FC, is the longest-serving Fury FC player, as well as the club's first-ever Canadian signing back in 2013. So far this season, he has played 24 games, starting 20 of them, and leads the team for shots on target - he may very well be a record holder for the number of posts hit in one season as well. The Captain also has two goals to his name so far this season as he looks to guide his squad towards a USL playoff participation.
In 2017, he played 32 regular season games, starting in each of them and playing for a total of 2,880 minutes, including his 100th game for Fury FC in June. He led the team in passes and was also one of the most disciplined players. In 2016, the Barrie, ON, native produced highs across the board leading the team in goals, assists and shots. His NASL and Canadian Championship totals saw the Canadian striker finish the season with eight goals and six assists in all competitions. He was awarded the Fury FC 2016 Player of the Year for his efforts.
Ottawa Fury FC continue their battle towards a playoff appearance this weekend as they travel to Richmond to face the Kickers (Saturday, 7 p.m.). With every point on the line proving crucial, Haworth and the rest of the Fury players will look to establish their way on the road once more against a worthy opponent.
USL Team of the Week
GK - Justin Vom Steeg, LA Galaxy II: Vom Steeg recorded eight saves, including a 90th-minute penalty kick denial, to lead the Galaxy II to a 2-1 victory on the road against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday night.
D - Carl Haworth, Ottawa Fury FC: Slotting into the back line instead of his usual more attacking role, Haworth recorded seven clearances, four interceptions and provided the assist on Adonijah Reid's game-winner in Fury FC's 4-3 win against Toronto FC II.
D - Cyprian Hedrick, San Antonio FC: Hedrick scored his first professional goal in his 132nd USL appearance, while also recording eight clearances and three interceptions over SAFC's two victories on the week.
D - Graham Smith, Swope Park Rangers: Smith won seven of nine duels and recorded six clearances, four interceptions and one tackle as the Rangers earned a 1-0 victory against Fresno FC on Sunday evening.
M - Kenardo Forbes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Forbes scored what proved to be the game-winning goal, had five key passes and completed 55 of 66 passes overall in the club's victory against Bethlehem Steel FC on Friday night.
M - Aodhan Quinn, Orange County SC: Quinn recorded the game-winning goal and his 11th assist of the season as Orange County staged a dramatic comeback to defeat OKC Energy FC 3-2 on Saturday night.
M - Lance Laing, San Antonio FC: Laing recorded a goal and assist in both of SAFC's victories against Real Monarchs SLC and Phoenix Rising FC over the week to continue his sparkling form.
M - Marvin Loria, Portland Timbers 2: Loria had a goal and assist, recorded five key passes and completed 29 of 31 passes overall to lead T2 to a 4-0 victory against Tulsa Roughnecks FC.
F - Jesus Ferreira, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: The 17-year-old Ferreira scored his first professional hat trick as the Roughnecks played to a 4-4 draw with Seattle Sounders FC 2 on Wednesday night.
F - Eugene Starikov, Indy Eleven: Starikov scored the first two goals as Indy took a 3-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls II last Wednesday night to extend the club's undefeated streak to nine games.
F - Christian Eissele, Sacramento Republic FC: Eissele came off the bench in the first half and helped Republic FC put a 3-0 victory against Seattle Sounders FC 2 away with a pair of second-half goals for the hosts.
Bench: J.T. Marcinkowski (RNO), Jon Gallagher (ATL), Kyle Greig (STL), Patrick Okonkwo (CHS), Solomon Asante (PHX), Brandon Allen (NSH), Todd Wharton (RGV)
For more on the USL Team of the Week, visit uslsoccer.com.
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