Strikers Stewart Named Defensive Player of the Week
June 18, 2012 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 18, 2012) - The NASL has named Fort Lauderdale Strikers defender Jack Stewart Defensive Player of the Week. Stewart made several key plays in central defense as the Strikers shutout FC Edmonton at Lockhart Stadium 1-0 on Saturday, June 16th.
"Jack had a really solid game helping to shut down a potent attack between Michael Cox, Shaun Saiko and Kyle Porter," said Head Coach Daryl Shore. "I thought he was the leader of our back line on the night when we got a much needed win and our first shutout in a long time."
The clean sheet for the Strikers was the first since the second week of the season against Minnesota. Stewart has played several different defensive positions for the Strikers and has played all 90 minutes in each of his 11 starts for the team. This is the first Defensive Player of the Week award for a Striker this season. Strikers' forward Andy Herron has won two Offensive Player of the Week awards.
Stewart is a veteran professional having played for three MLS teams in addition to professional teams in Norway and three current NASL teams.
MORALES INJURY UPDATE
Polo Morales, who was injured in the 22nd minute of the Strikers win against FC Edmonton was released from Broward General Hospital this afternoon. Morales had successful surgery to repair the fractured tibia and fibula bones in his right leg. A timetable for his return has not been set. Anyone wishing to send well wishes to him may send them to the address below.
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The Strikers next travel to face the Minnesota Stars on Saturday, June 23, at 8:30pm EDT. Tickets for Strikers home games are available by calling (954) 606-0400 or by going to Strikers.com. Follow the Strikers on facebook and twitter @FTLStrikers. All Strikers NASL games are broadcast online at Strikers.com/live
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