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Striker Omar Cummings Named NASL Player of the Week

July 13, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
San Antonio Scorpions News Release


SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Monday, July 13, 2015)-- Scorpions forward Omar Cummings was named the North American Soccer League (NASL) Player of the Week for week two of the Fall Season. Cummings' two goals led the Scorpions to their biggest win of the season, a 3-0 thrashing of the league-leading Tampa Bay Rowdies.

"I'd just like to thank my teammates and the coaching staff for believing in me," said Cummings. "I'd also like to dedicate this to my kids who were at the game for the first time Saturday night and Julius James for always being a warrior on the field."

Cummings scored his first goal of the match in the 54' when he fired a shot past Tampa Bay goalie Matt Pickens off of a perfectly placed cross from forward Billy Forbes on the left wing. The Jamaican national followed that up with another goal in the 62', this time receiving a beautiful through ball from midfielder Rafael Castillo that split two Rowdies defenders. Cummings was able to easily deposit the ball into the back of the net after a one-on-one versus Pickens.

"With two class finishes on Saturday to move back to the top of the NASL's scoring lead, Omar again showed his quality in front of goal," said Scorpions Head Coach Alen Marcina. "Omar has had a massive and immediate impact for us this year by adding a new dimension to our attack and with his leadership in the locker room, so we're very pleased for him to have his performance on Saturday be fittingly recognized."

With his two goals, Cummings now sits alone atop the NASL scoring leaders list with seven goals. The 33-year-old has already tied Rafael Castillo's club leading total from 2014 with 18 games remaining in the 2015 regular season. Cummings also added an assist on Marvin Chávez's goal in the 11', his second helper of the season.

This is the second time this season a Scorpions player has been named the NASL's Player of the Week. Billy Forbes was recognized for his efforts after he found the net twice in the Scorpions 3-2 win over FC Edmonton back on May 17th. Overall, it is the fifteenth time a Scorpions player has been given the league's player of the week honors: Pablo Campos (5), Billy Forbes (2), Omar Cummings, Adrian Cann, Rafael Castillo, Walter Restrepo, Jonathan Greenfield, Blake Wagner, Javier Saavedra, and Hans Denisson.

The Scorpions play their next home match Wednesday, July 15th, at 7:30pm agains FC Edmonton. For information on Scorpions tickets call 210-495-8686 or visit sascorpions.com.

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