LA Galaxy II Defender Oscar Sorto Named to USL PRO Team of the Week
April 1, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release
CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, April 1, 2014) - LA Galaxy II defender Oscar Sorto was named to the USL PRO Team of the Week for Week 2 of the 2014 USL PRO season after a solid performance at full back in his side's 1-1 draw with Sacramento Republic FC.
Additionally, Galaxy II forward Chandler Hoffman and midfielder Raul Mendiola were named as honorable mentions after their strong performance in Saturday's draw. Galaxy first team loanee Hoffman equalized for the home side in the 81st minute after Galaxy Homegrown Player Mendiola set up the play to give the Galaxy their fourth point of the 2014 USL PRO regular season campaign.ÃÂ
The LA Galaxy II return to action next week when they host Oklahoma City Energy FC on Monday, April 7 at the StubHub Center Track and Field Stadium at 7:30 p.m. PT.
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USL PRO Team of the Week
Pos
Player
Team
Highlights
GK Jake Gleeson Sacramento Had five saves to help Republic FC earn draw in opener
D Luke Boden Orlando Scored equalizer as Lions took a point against Riverhounds
D Anthony Arena Pittsburgh Solid defensive presence in debut for Riverhounds
D Oscar Sorto LA Galaxy II Proved dangerous in attacking situations for LA
D Harrison Delbridge Sacramento Strong debut performance against strong Galaxy II attack
M Jarad van Schaik Charleston Goals and assist allowed Battery to claim point vs. Kickers
M Anthony Obodai Pittsburgh Broke up play well, distributed efficiently for Riverhounds
M Collin Martin Richmond Pair of assists as Kickers took point on road
M Amadou Sanyang Charleston Outstanding work-rate, good header as Battery took point
F Justin Braun Sacramento Strong presence, scored first goal in club history
F George Davis IV Richmond Pair of well-taken finishes earned Kickers a point on road
Honorable Mention - Charleston: Adam Mena, Heviel Cordoves; Dayton: Matt Williams, Matt Walker; LA Galaxy II: Raul Mendiola, Chandler Hoffman; Orlando: Yordany Alvarez, Kevin Molino; Pittsburgh: Greg Blum, Jose Angulo; Richmond: Henry Kalungi; Sacramento: Ivan Mirkovic, Rodrigo Lopez.
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