Oliver Larraz Named to USL Championship Team of the Week
August 31, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Diego Loyal News Release
San Diego, CA - Defender Oliver Larraz was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week after scoring an early goal and helping his club with a defensive effort in an SD Loyal 3-1 win against Sacramento Republic on Aug. 28.
Larraz scored his first professional goal to open up the scoring in the third minute of the Pacific Division matchup in Sacramento. The 19-year-old from Denver was also an integral part of SD Loyal's defensive effort, holding Sacramento Republic scoreless in the second half. Sacramento scored off a penalty kick late in the first half. The youngster, who came on loan from MLS side Colorado Rapids earlier this month, completed 4 of 5 dribbles while making 10 recoveries and completing 32 of 39 passes against Sacramento.
SD Loyal coach Landon Donovan and his staff brought Larraz in to help strengthen its back line but implemented the youngster into its attacking scheme through the flanks. The plan has paid off despite Larraz playing leftback, a position he had not played before coming to SD Loyal.
Larraz has played in five matches, starting in four, since joining SD Loyal while playing 378 minutes. He has four shots with two on target, including his goal against Sacramento.
Striker Augustine Williams is an honorable mention to the Team of the Week bench for his two-goal performance against Sacramento.
SD Loyal continues preparation for their next match, a Week 20 affair against LA Galaxy II this Sunday with kickoff set for 3:00 PM (PT) at Torero Stadium.
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