Pair Named to USL Team of the Week for Week 6
Published on April 14, 2026 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Loudoun United FC News Release
Leesburg, VA - Loudoun United FC's James Murphy and Thor Úlfarsson have been named to the USL Championship's Team of the Week for their week six performance in the club's 3-3 draw against Louisville City FC.
(M) - James Murphy - James Murphy recorded two assists, playing a key role in Loudoun United's 3-3 draw against Louisville City FC. Murphy set up the opening goal with a precise pass to Thor Úlfarsson before later providing an assist to Bolu Akinyode, helping fuel the Red-and-White attack throughout the match.
(F) - Thor Úlfarsson - Thor Úlfarsson scored a brace to lead Loudoun United in Friday night's 3-3 draw against Louisville City FC. The Icelandic forward opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a first-time finish and added his second just before halftime, bringing his season total to four goals in five appearances.
USL Championship Team of the Week
GK - Alex Rando, Orange County SC
D - Haruki Yamazaki, Detroit City FC
D - Tony Alfaro, El Paso Locomotive FC
D - Anthony Herbert, Indy Eleven
D - Shawn Smart, Las Vegas Lights FC
M - James Murphy, Loudoun United FC
M - Taylor Davila, Louisville City FC
M - Jack Blake, Indy Eleven
F - Ihsan Sacko, Phoenix Rising FC
F - Markus Anderson, Brooklyn FC
F - Thorleifur Úlfarsson, Loudoun United FC
Coach - Danny Stone, Orange County SC
Bench - Jackson Lee (BKN), Brandon Dayes (LOU), Alex Crognale (SA), JP Scearce (PHX), Sebastien Tregarthen (BHM), Russell Cicerone (TBR), Lyam MacKinnon (OC)
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