OKC's König Named USL Player of the Week

Published on June 16, 2015 under United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release

TAMPA, Fla. - OKC Energy FC forward Danni König has been voted the USL Player of the Week for the 13th week of the 2015 season after he scored three goals in two games to lead Energy FC to the top of the USL's Western Conference standings.

König earned 63 percent of the vote, which was conducted by a national panel of independent media representing every USL market. The Rochester Rhinos' Kenardo Forbes finished second with 19 percent.

USL Team of the Week

GK - Patrick McLain, Sacramento Republic FC: Kept his side in the game with six saves as Republic FC rallied to a 2-1 win in Arizona

D - Jeanderson, Portland Timbers 2: Strong performance at left back was capped with a goal as T2 defeated Austin 3-1

D - Mike da Fonte, New York Red Bulls II: Had a complete performance in the center of NYRBII's defense in a 1-0 win at Wilmington

D - William Yomby, Richmond Kickers: Had two standout performances as Richmond conceded only one goal in two outings

D - Mele Temguia, FC Montreal: Anchored Montreal's defense as it earned its first road point with a scoreless draw in Richmond

M - Kenardo Forbes, Rochester Rhinos: Spectacular goal proved to be the game-winner as the Rhinos remained undefeated

M - Jorge Herrera, Charlotte Independence: Had a goal and assist as the Independence rallied to victory against Pittsburgh

M - Aaron Kovar, Seattle Sounders FC 2: Scored the game-winning goal against LA Galaxy II to cap a strong all-around display

M - Christian Duke, OKC Energy FC: Helped contain Tulsa's attack and provided an attacking threat down the left side in a 2-0 win

F - Miguel Gonzalez, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: Had three goals as the Switchbacks took victories against Portland Timbers 2 and Real Monarchs SLC

F - Danni König, OKC Energy FC: Scored three goals in two games as Energy FC defeated Vancouver and Tulsa to extend its winning streak to five games

Bench: Maxime Crepeau (MTL), Shintaro Harada (COS), Samuel Asante (RIC), Travis Bowen (LA), Steeven Dos Santos (ROC), Ricky Garbanzo (CHS), Danny Barrera (SAC)

OKC Energy FC Forward Danni König

USL Team of the Week

United Soccer League Championship Stories from June 16, 2015

• Saint Louis Falls to Sporting KC - Saint Louis FC
• Rhinos Lose in a Shootout to Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup - Rochester Rhinos
• OKC's König Named USL Player of the Week - USL
• Rochester Rhinos Announce Hall of Fame Class of 2015 - Rochester Rhinos
• Open Cup's Fourth Round Set against MLS Field - USL
• Preview: OKC Energy FC at FC Dallas - June 16 - OKC Energy FC
• Kickers Host Columbus Wednesday - Richmond Kickers

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