Fury FC Duo Earns NASL Team of the Week Selection
May 4, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Ottawa Fury FC News Release
OTTAWA, ON - Ottawa Fury FC's return home paid off last Saturday as the club closed out April by capturing its first win of the season downing Miami FC 2-0 in front of a boisterous crowd of 7,000+ at TD Place. It was a complete team effort with every player having a role in the team's success and on Wednesday the NASL unveiled the Team of the Week that included two Fury FC members - defender Fernando Timbo and midfielder Lance Rozeboom.
Timbo earned his selection after scoring what proved to be winning goal - his first in Fury colours - as he poked a low shot past Miami goalkeeper Daniel Vega to give his team a 1-0 lead. The Brazilian was also very solid defensively helping Ottawa secure its first shutout of the season.
Rozeboom stepped up in the absence of captain Julian de Guzman and proved to be a key component of Ottawa's first win of the season. Rozeboom completed 26 of his 31 passes for an 84% pass completion percentage. Alongside Jonny Steele and James Bailey, Rozeboom helped stabilize Fury FC's midfield which proved to be effective all afternoon.
Fury FC continue their home stand at TD Place this Saturday hosting Minnesota United FC for the first time since defeating the Loons in last year's NASL Championship Semifinal.
NASL Team of the Week - Spring Week 5:
GK: Jimmy Maurer - Ney York Cosmos
D: Neil Collins - Tampa Bay Rowdies
D: Fernando Timbo - Ottawa Fury FC
D: Nemanja Vukovic - Indy Eleven
M: Niko Kranjcar - New York Cosmos
M: Sinisa Ubiparipovic - Indy Eleven
M: Yohandry Orozco - New York Cosmos
M: Lance Rozeboom - Ottawa Fury FC
M: Eric Avila - Tampa Bay Rowdies
F: Billy Forbes - Rayo OKC
F: Jair Reinoso - Indy Eleven
Single game tickets for Saturday and all remaining Spring Season matches are available, calling 613-232-6767 x1 or in person at the TD Place Box Office.
Interested in more than just single game tickets? Fans can buy their 2016 Fury FC season tickets here and become part of a growing legion of fans that has helped make TD Place a fortress.
North American Soccer League Stories from May 4, 2016
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- Armada Can't Break Through FC Edmonton Defense, Falls 1-0 - Jacksonville Armada FC
- Minnesota Signs NASL Experienced Goalkeeper Steward Ceus - Minnesota United FC
- Three-Time English Premier League Champion Joe Cole Signs with Tampa Bay Rowdies - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Fury FC Duo Earns NASL Team of the Week Selection - Ottawa Fury FC
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