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Johan Peñaranda Nominated for USL Championship Save of the Year

December 9, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Tulsa News Release


TAMPA, Fla. - Goalkeeper Johan Peñaranda has been nominated for USL Championship Save of the Year for his stoppage-time penalty-kick save against Monterey Bay F.C., the league announced Monday.

With 16 nominees arranged in a group-stage format, Peñaranda's save is placed in Group B alongside Raiko Arozarena (Las Vegas Lights FC), Eric Dick (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) and Koke Vegas (Rhode Island FC). Voting for the group stage is now open here until 4 p.m. CT on Friday, with each group winner advancing to next week's final.

All Group B highlights, including Peñaranda's penalty save, are available here.

The 24-year-old posted the game-saving effort on July 13, posting back-to-back saves off a penalty kick in the 90(+1) minute. Facing Ousseni Bouda, he laid out and deflected a low drive to the right of the goal before springing up and saving a rebounded attempt that floated near the top of the goal.

Peñaranda's late-game heroics earned him USL Team of the Week 19 honors as he pitched a five-save shutout to secure a point on the road. The contest headlined a historic July that saw him earn USL Championship Player of the Month - becoming the first player in club history to secure the honor.

A native of Long Beach, New York, Peñaranda re-signed to a multi-year contract with FC Tulsa in November.

FC Tulsa is already prepping for its 2025 season at ONEOK Field, with Season Ticket Memberships on sale at https://www.fctulsa.com/2025-season-ticket-memberships/. For up-to-date announcements, follow @FCTulsa on Instagram, X and Facebook.

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