USL Louisville City FC

Goodwin Earns Weekly Honor

Published on March 29, 2016 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Louisville City FC News Release


Louisville City FC Goalkeeper Scott Goodwin
Louisville City FC Goalkeeper Scott Goodwin
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville City FC goalkeeper Scott Goodwin has been voted the USL Player of the Week for the first week of the 2016 season as he recorded a shutout in City's 1-0 road victory against the Charlotte Independence on Saturday.

Goodwin's shutout included an outstanding penalty-kick save on Jorge Herrera in the 75th minute to keep the game scoreless before his side grabbed a dramatic winner through Cameron Lancaster's stoppage-time goal.

"Of course it always is an honor to be recognized as an individual in any game," Goodwin said. "The shutout and three points belong to the team, it's the product of everyone's hard work. I'm glad that we got to come home with the points and we're ready for our home opener on Saturday."

Goodwin, a North Carolina native, had an unbelievable performance in front of about 20 family members and friends, making three saves in the game.

Goodwin's heroics spanned the whole game, but began in the 4th minute of the match. A Charlotte strike threatened the left side of the net, but Goodwin made a diving save and kept the ball out. His penalty kick save also saw him dive to the left.

Goodwin received 53 percent of the poll conducted by a national panel of independent media representing every USL market. LA Galaxy II forward Ariel Lassiter finished second with 35 percent after his two goals led Los Dos past Arizona United SC on Saturday.

Lancaster also received recognition for his stoppage-time game-winning free kick. He bent a 25-yard blast into the top near-post corner to break the scoreless game on its final kick.

USL Team of the Week

GK - Scott Goodwin, Louisville City FC: Goodwin recorded a shutout on the road, including an outstanding penalty-kick save on Jorge Herrera as City earned a 1-0 win.

D - Ryan Richter, Bethlehem Steel FC: The club captain led by example as the Steel took a 1-0 win on the road, proving solid defensively while also joining the attack well.

D - Chris Christian, Sacramento Republic FC: The new addition to Republic FC's back line fit in seamlessly as Sacramento held Seattle to only one shot on goal.

D - Taylor Mueller, Charleston Battery: Slotting in at right back instead of his usual central position, Mueller performed well in an outstanding duel with FC Cincinnati's Jimmy McLaughlin.

M - Logan Miller, Wilmington Hammerheads FC: Miller notched a fine long-range goal that proved to be the game-winner as Wilmington defeated Orlando on the road.

M - Yudai Imura, Richmond Kickers: Imura was dangerous throughout as he took on Harrisburg's defense consistently, and was rewarded with a goal in a 3-1 win.

M - Kevin Oliveira, Swope Park Rangers: Oliveira scored the first goal in the Rangers' history and provided a solid base for the attack to build on as Swope Park defeated Portland 2-1.

M - Carlos Martinez, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Martinez scored a spectacular goal and was consistent throughout as the Roughnecks defeated Rio Grande Valley FC.

F - Miguel Gonzalez, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: After a standout 2015, Gonzalez picked up where he left off with a fine finish to lift the Switchbacks past OKC Energy FC.

F - Ariel Lassiter, LA Galaxy II: Lassiter scored both goals for Los Dos, continuing his strong form of a year ago, as the Galaxy II opened the season by defeating Arizona.

F - Brandon Allen, New York Red Bulls II: Allen scored his first two professional goals to lead the Red Bulls II back from a halftime deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC II.

Bench: Alex Mangels (TUL), Derrick Etienne (NY), Brian Ownby (RIC), Jimmy McLaughlin (CIN), Maikon Orellana (SLC), Romario Williams (CHS), Cameron Lancaster (LOU)

Entering 2016, Louisville City FC has returned 13 players from the 2015 roster - including reigning USL Goal of the Season winner Aodhan Quinn and former English Premier League striker Lancaster. New additions include MLS Cup-winning forward Chandler Hoffman, University of Louisville alumnus Paolo DelPiccolo and University of Kentucky alumnus George Davis IV.

Following the season-opening win against the Charlotte, LouCity now returns to Louisville Slugger Field on April 2 to host New York Red Bulls II in the home opener, with a special 3 p.m. kickoff.

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