Jahmali Waite, Javier Nevarez Named to USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 7
April 23, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
El Paso Locomotive FC News Release
EL PASO, Texas - El Paso Locomotive FC's Jahmali Waite and Javier Nevarez were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 7 for their strong defensive performances in a 1-1 draw against Tampa Bay Rowdies over the weekend.
JAHMALI WAITE
The Jamaican international recorded seven saves in the match against the Rowdies, a season-high for a single match in 2024. One save in particular showcased Waite's impressive acrobatic and reaction ability that was crucial to helping Los Locos keep out a dangerous Tampa Bay side.
JAVIER NEVAREZ
Aside from scoring a 65-yard screamer that could potentially be a contender for USL Championship Goal of the Year, Nevarez also posted a 100% tackle success rate (5/5) against the Rowdies.
USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 7
GK - Jahmali Waite, El Paso Locomotive FC
D - Sean Totsch, Louisville City FC
D - Forrest Lasso, Tampa Bay Rowdies
D - Stephen Turnbull, Rhode Island FC
M - Jorge Hernandez, San Antonio FC
M - Danny Crisostomo, Tampa Bay Rowdies
M - Aaron Molloy, Charleston Battery
M - Jesus Enriquez, Monterey Bay F.C.
F - Greg Hurst, New Mexico United
F - MD Myers, Charleston Battery
F - Edward Kizza, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Coach: Khano Smith, Rhode Island FC
Bench: Danny Faundez (LOU), Jack Gurr (SAC), Brett Levis (DET), Javier Nevarez (ELP), Kobe Hernandez-Foster (BHM), Ben Morris (DET), Nick Markanich (CHS)
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