USL announces A-League team of week

by USL Press Release
Published on August 16, 2001 under USL First Division (USL-1)

USL Press Release

Montreal's Biello birthday performance helps net Player of the Week honor

TAMPA, Fla. - United Soccer Leagues announced it's A-League Team of the Week today, selecting Montreal midfielder Mauro Biello as Player of the Week for his three goals and an assist in two key wins.

Biello's 29th birthday is one he will never forget, scoring twice to defeat his former team, the Northern Conference-leading Rochester Raging Rhinos, 2-0 Wednesday night at Claude Robillard Stadium.

Biello tallied the first of the night on an assist from Milan Kojic when he slipped behind the Rochester defense in the 59th minute. His second came six minutes later on a penalty kick.

His stellar play continued Sunday night when the Impact played host to the Seattle Sounders in its 200th game, a contest that needed overtime to determine a winner. Biello struck for the game-winning goal with two minutes left in overtime.

With his back to the goal and a quick running glance at the keeper, Biello swung around with his left foot and beat a diving Rich Cullen in the 108th minute. His eighth goal of the season was also his second consecutive game-winner.

He also helped open the scoring in the 10th minute, connecting with George Papandreou.

A-LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK

Pos Player Team Highlights
G Greg Sutton Montreal Two wins, 16 saves in 2-1 OT win over Seattle
D Alan Soso Milwaukee Shut down both opponents in two shutouts
D Michael Greigo El Paso Assist in 1-1 tie versus Minnesota
D Hugo Galeano Charlotte Broke up several scoring chances in both wins
M Jason Russell Milwaukee Goal, assist in 4-0 win over Nashville
M Mauro Biello Montreal Three goals, assist in two key wins
M Henry Gutierrez Pittsburgh Three assists in 5-0 win at Connecticut
M Stoian Mladenov Rochester Two assists in 2-1 win over Seattle
F Jason Jordan Vancouver Goal, two assists in 3-1 win over Portland
F Caleb Norkus Charlotte Two goals, assist in two wins
F Digital Takawira Milwaukee Two goals, assist in two wins

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