USL Austin Bold FC

Ismaila Jome Named to USL Championship Team of the Week

Published on August 11, 2020 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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Austin, TX (Tuesday, August 11) USL Championship announced the Team of the Week Presented by Cleer Audio for Week 7 of the 2020 regular season on Tuesday, with Austin Bold FC defender Ismaila Jome being recognized for his performance against RGV FC Toros on Saturday night at Bold Stadium.

Jome was essential in Bold's 4-1 win against The Toros. The fullback recorded two goals and one assist, completed 52 of 65 passes, and made six recoveries in his 90-minute outing. Both goals were a first for Jome in a Bold shirt since moving to the Capital City this offseason. After the match, Jome spoke on his performance. "It feels amazing to be able to score my first goals for the team and help the team get back to winning. I continually work hard on improving my game and happy that work is paying off on the field."

Phoenix Rising FC's Junior Flemmings earned Player of the Week with 60% of the votes, with Jome coming in second with 20%. The Championship's Player of the Week is selected by the USL National Media Panel, which is made up of representatives from each media market in the Championship. The rest of the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 7 is below.

GK - Eric De La Cerda, Reno 1868 FC: The 19-year-old recorded seven saves, including six on shots inside the penalty area and a crucial second-half penalty kick denial, to help Reno earn a 2-1 victory against Tacoma Defiance.

D - Akeem Ward, North Carolina FC: Ward scored the only goal of the game, made four interceptions and nine recoveries and completed 19 of 28 passes in NCFC's 1-0 road victory against Memphis 901 FC.

D - Jonathan Dean, Birmingham Legion FC: Dean recorded a goal and assist, had three chances created and completed 51 of 56 passes overall while also winning 5 of 7 duels in Birmingham's 4-1 victory against the Charlotte Independence.

M - Robbie Mertz, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Mertz had two goals, recorded two chances created among 31 of 39 passes completed overall and won 8 of 12 duels in the Hounds' 4-1 victory against the New York Red Bulls II.

M - Cristian Parano, San Antonio FC: Parano had one goal and one assist, recorded two chances created and six shots, and completed 12 of 12 passes overall in San Antonio's 3-0 road victory against OKC Energy FC.

M - Jack McGlynn, Philadelphia Union II: McGlynn led the Union II to their first win of the season, recording one goal and one assist, four chances created, four interceptions and six recoveries while winning 4 of 4 duels.

M - Chapa Herrera, El Paso Locomotive FC: The local standout scored a pair of second-half goals and completed 35 of 37 passes as Locomotive FC got back on track with a 4-2 victory against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

F - Junior Flemmings, Phoenix Rising FC: Flemmings recorded his first hat trick in the Championship in Phoenix's 5-2 victory against New Mexico United, while also completing 12 of 15 passes overall.

F - Neco Brett, Birmingham Legion FC: Brett scored his first two goals for Legion FC, recorded four chances created and completed 29 of 39 passes overall as Legion FC swept to a 4-1 victory against the Charlotte Independence.

F - Alec Diaz, Tacoma Defiance: Diaz recorded two goals and one assist, had four shots on goal, complete 2 of 2 dribbles and had three chances created overall in Tacoma's 4-0 victory against the Portland Timbers 2.

Bench: Alex Tambakis (NC), AJ Cochran (PHX), Hayden Sargis (SAC), Lewis Hilton (TBR) Uvaldo Luna (COS), Solomon Asante (PHX), Ropapa Mensah (PIT)

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