San Antonio FC Defender Fabien Garcia Named to USL Championship Team of the Week
April 19, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC defender Fabien Garcia has been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week after a stifling defensive effort in Saturday's 1-0 win over El Paso Locomotive FC
Garcia recorded six clearances and 12 recoveries in the shutout, leading the way as SAFC held their opponent scoreless for the second straight match.
Garcia has been on the pitch for every minute of USL Championship play this season, starting at centerback in all six matches.
San Antonio FC has now had a player on the Team of the Week four times in 2022, including three in the last two weeks. Last week, Garcia's fellow defender Mitchell Taintor and keeper Jordan Farr earned the honors.
USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 6
GK - Ben Lundt, Phoenix Rising FC
D - Emrah Klimenta, Oakland Roots SC
D - Fabien Garcia, San Antonio FC
D - Wesley Charpie, Louisville City FC
M - Nicky Law, Indy Eleven
M - Rhys Williams, Detroit City FC
M - Aaron Molloy, Memphis 901 FC
M - Edgardo Rito, Oakland Roots SC
M - Duhaney Williams, LA Galaxy II
F - Danny Trejo, Las Vegas Lights FC
F - Michael Salazar, LA Galaxy II
Bench: Nathan Steinwascher (DET), Mark Segbers (MIA), Laurence Wyke (TBR), Juan Carlos Azocar (OAK), Damia Viader (SAC), Lewis Hilton (TBR), Greg Hurst (PHX)
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