Kickers' Yeisley Named USL Player of the Week

April 14, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release

TAMPA, Fla. - Richmond Kickers forward Jason Yeisley has been voted the USL Player of the Week for the fourth week of the 2015 season after he scored a pair of goals to lead the Kickers to victory against Wilmington Hammerheads FC on Friday night.

Yeisley earned 60 percent of the vote, which was conducted by a national panel of independent media representing every USL market. Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo Lopez finished second with 27 percent.

USL Team of the Week

GK - Andre Rawls, Wilmington Hammerheads FC: Recorded a 10-save shutout as the Hammerheads took victory against the New York Red Bulls II

D - Rob Valentino, Arizona United SC: Standout performance limited Austin to one shot on goal as United earned its third consecutive win, and first shutout

D - Justen Glad, Real Monarchs SLC: Excellent defensive display was capped with a goal as the Monarchs took a 1-1 draw with Portland Timbers 2

D - Kleyner Bejarano, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: Strong defensively as the Switchbacks recorded their first shutout in a 1-0 win against Real Monarchs SLC

M - Giuliano Frano, Seattle Sounders FC 2: Scored the game-winner with three minutes to go as S2 remained perfect with its third consecutive win to start the season

M - Brandon Barklage, Saint Louis FC: Scored STL FC's first goal at World Wide Technology Soccer Park as his side earned a point against Pittsburgh

M - Rodrigo Lopez, Sacramento Republic FC: Had a goal and an assist to lead the defending champion to victory in its home opener at Bonney Field

M - Didier Crettenand, Orange County Blues FC: Excellent throughout, Crettenand's first goal for the Blues was the winner against Whitecaps FC 2

F - Mike Seth, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: Had the only goal as Colorado Springs earned its first win in club history against Real Monarchs SLC

F - Jason Yeisley, Richmond Kickers: Two excellent finishes lifted Richmond to victory against Wilmington Hammerheads FC

F - Nick Zimmerman, Wilmington Hammerheads FC: Scored a pair of goals as the Hammerheads took victory against the New York Red Bulls II

Bench: Travis Worra (RIC), Emrah Klimenta (SAC), Romeo Filipovic (OC), Sunny Jane (WIL), Christian Volesky (ROC), Andy Craven (SEA), Long Tan (AZ)

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USL Team of the Week

Richmond Kickers Forward Jason Yeisley

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