Johnson Earns MASL Team of the Week Honors
November 18, 2015 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Tacoma Stars News Release
Tacoma Stars Forward Derek Johnson
(Tacoma Stars, Credit: Wilson Tsoi/Tacoma Stars)
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Stars forward Derek Johnson was named to the Major Arena Soccer League Team of the Week for week four, the league announced today.
Johnson combined to score five goals, including a hat trick on Saturday against the Sacramento Surge, and added three assists for a total of eight points in the Stars three games last weekend.
Tacoma goalkeeper Danny Waltman also earned Honorable Mention for his performance over the weekend, when he allowed 10 goals on 56 shots, compiling 46 saves and a .821 save percentage.
Joining Johnson on the MASL Team of the Week are Milwaukee Wave goalkeeper Nick Vorberg, Baltimore Blast defender Pat Healey, Waza Flo defender Thiago Goncalves, Missouri Comets midfielder Max Touloute, and Milwaukee Wave midfielder Ian Bennett.
Fans can cast their vote for MASL Player of the Week every week of the season by visiting www.maslsoccer.com.
The Stars continue their first full season in the MASL with a home contest against Soles De Sonora this Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:35 p.m. at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington. Tickets for the match can be purchased by visiting www.tacomastars.com or by calling 1-844-STARS-TIME.
Single game tickets, season ticket packages, group outings, and suite offerings for the Tacoma Stars 2015-16 season are available now. To purchase, call 1-844-STARS-TIME or visit the Stars online at www.tacomastars.com. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Stars can be found by following the Stars on Twitter (@TacomaStarsSC) or liking the team on Facebook.
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Major Arena Soccer League Stories from November 18, 2015
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- Bennett and Vorberg Named to MASL Team of the Week - Milwaukee Wave
- Johnson Earns MASL Team of the Week Honors - Tacoma Stars
- Pat Healey Named to MASL Team of the Week - Baltimore Blast
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