Vancouver's McKendry Named USL Player of the Week
May 3, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release
TAMPA, Fla. - Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 midfielder Ben McKendry has been voted the USL Player of the Week for the sixth week of the 2016 season after he led his side to a comeback 2-1 victory against the Swope Park Rangers last Wednesday. The win allowed WFC2 to remain undefeated this season.
McKendry received 41 percent of the poll conducted by a national panel of independent media representing every USL market. San Antonio FC midfielder Rafael Castillo finished second with 35 percent.
USL Team of the Week
GK - John McCarthy, Bethlehem Steel FC: McCarthy recorded a seven-save shutout as the Steel held the highest-scoring team in the USL, Louisville, to a 0-0 draw on Sunday.
D - Alex Lee, Richmond Kickers: Lee put in a solid performance as the Kickers earned a 1-0 victory against Toronto FC II on Saturday.
D - Conor Shanosky, Louisville City FC: Shanosky scored the equalizer as Louisville rallied while down to 10 men for a 2-2 draw against Pittsburgh in the USL Game of the Week on ESPN3.
D - Marco Farfan, Portland Timbers 2: The academy standout continued his impressive start to the season as he limited Arizona's chances down his flank, and was decisive in challenges.
M - Pavle Popara, Orange County Blues FC: Popara capped a solid all-around performance for the Blues with the only goal in their 1-0 win on the road in Sacramento.
M - Enzo Martinez, Charlotte Independence: Martinez scored in his third consecutive game, and helped win the battle for Charlotte in midfield as it handed New York its first loss of the season.
M - Ben McKendry, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2: McKendry's outstanding goal from 35 yards led WFC2 to a comeback win against Swope Park as WFC2 maintained its undefeated record.
M - Rafael Castillo, San Antonio FC: The Colombian scored a spectacular game-winning goal, and was influential throughout, as San Antonio took its first home win in club history.
M - Kenardo Forbes, Rochester Rhinos: Forbes scored the opening goal, and was the focal point when the Rhinos looked to move forward in a 2-1 win against Harrisburg.
F - Jack McBean, LA Galaxy II: The Galaxy II's captain scored his sixth goal of the season to help Los Dos earn a 2-0 win on the road against Rio Grande Valley FC.
F - Romeo Parkes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds: Parkes scored in both of the Riverhounds' outings as they earned draws on the road against Louisville and Charleston.
Bench: Clement Diop (LA), Bilal Duckett (CLT), Alphonso Davies (VAN), Justin Portillo (CHS), Sam Garza (AZ), Jordan Rideout (OKC), Michael Cox (ORL)
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