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Reno's Dane Kelly Named USL Player of the Month

June 8, 2017 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release


TAMPA, Fla. - Reno 1868 FC forward Dane Kelly has been voted the USL Player of the Month for May of the 2017 season. Kelly recorded eight goals in the month, helping 1868 FC claim its first three league victories in club history as he personally moved to 58 goals for his USL career, the league's all-time high. The Jamaican now sits tied for the league lead with 10 goals this season.

"I have been working very hard for the past month or so," Kelly said. "My teammates have been tremendous and have confidence in me. I feel pretty good about this award."

Kelly received 59 percent of a weighted poll that included the USL Technical Committee, a national panel of independent media representing every USL market, and an online fan vote held at USLSoccer.com. Real Monarchs SLC midfielder Sebastian Velasquez finished second with 21 percent, and San Antonio FC defender Sebastien Ibeagha finished third with 12 percent.

"With Dane, he's been doing it throughout his whole career," 1868 FC Head Coach Ian Russell said. "[Goal scoring] is just a natural instinct he has. He can also create his own goals. There are a lot of [strikers] that need service, and although getting service from a teammate is nice, he's not a one-dimensional No. 9."

USL Player of the Month - May Nominee Fan Vote Weight Media Vote Weight USL Tech. Vote Weight Tot. Weighted Vote Dane Kelly, RNO 10% 3% 88% 29% 80% 27% 59% Sebastien Ibeagha, SA 32% 11% 4% 1% 0% 0% 12% Sebastian Velasquez, SLC 38% 13% 4% 1% 20% 7% 21% Ian Svantesson, TUL 15% 5% 4% 1% 0% 0% 6% Joe Greenspan, PGH 5% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% FOLLOW THE USL Every game of the 2017 USL season can be seen live, free and in HD through the league's official Match Center (), with updates from across the league also available via Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/USL), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/USLSoccer), and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/USLSoccer) .

About USL The USL is one of the most prominent Division II professional soccer leagues in the world, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.

In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM, and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions - which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL's Match Center and international markets.

A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of more than 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications and sponsorship. Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com (http://www.uslsoccer.com/), the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/USL), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/USLSoccer) and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/USLSoccer) .

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