Munoz-Airey and Swinehart Earn PSL Team of the Week
July 14, 2004 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
The United Soccer Leagues announced the weekly honors for week thirteen of the 2004 season today. Charlotte Eagles rookie forward Juan Munoz-Airey and veteran forward Dustin Swinehart earned Pro Soccer League "Team of the Week" honors. Charlotte Lady Eagles Defender Sarah Turner and veteran midfielder Nkiru Okosieme were named to the W-League "Team of the Week."
Juan Munoz-Airey was honored for PSL "Team of the Week" for the second time this season. The first time was back in week two. The UNC Charlotte graduate is in his first season with the Charlotte Eagles, and has been a valuable addition to the squad. He is a native of Medillin, Colombia and grew up in Naples, Florida. At UNC-Charlotte Juan was named 3rd Team All-Conference USA in 2000 and 2001. Juan earned "Team of the Week" (week 13) honors for his goal and strong offensive effort in the 4-0 victory over the Northern Virginia Royals on July 9th at Waddell Stadium.
"Juan brings speed and creativity to our offense, with the ability to take defenders on one on one and create scoring chances. He did this last Saturday night in Wilmington for his second goal of the game" commented Eagles Head Coach Mark Steffens.
Dustin Swinehart was honored with PSL "Team of the Week" honors for the fourth time this season. Swinehart had a very stron week for Charlotte with four goals and three assists in three wins. He has eight goals and three assists for 22 points, ranking him 8th in goals, 3rd in assists, and 6th in total points in the Pro Soccer League. This is Swinehart's seventh season with the Charlotte Eagles. Eagles head coach Mark Steffens said of Dustin,"Whitey (Dustin Swinehart) is really coming on like gang busters and he's back to his old form."
The Charlotte Eagles have another busy week this week. Tonight they face the Carolina Dynamo of the PDL. The Eagles will be looking for revenge after losing to the Dynamo 4-2 in round one of the US Open Cup. Following tonight's match, the Eagles return home for another doubleheader with the Lady Eagles on Saturday, July 17th. The Eagles will host the Westchester Flames at beautiful Waddell Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:00 pm. Charlotte Rescue Mission will be at the stadium collecting socks in their effort to "Sock Out Homelessness." Donation bins will be there for those that would like to donate socks to the homeless.
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