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Watson Named to North American Soccer League 2013 Best XI

November 8, 2013 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
FC Edmonton News Release


Atlanta, GA (November 8, 2013) - FC Edmonton is happy to announce that captain Albert Watson has made the NASL's Best Xl for the 2013 Season. The squad was selected by the coaches of the eight teams that competed in the 2013 NASL season.

Watson led a defensive group that allowed the lowest goals against in the Spring season and the second lowest in the Fall. The native of Northern Ireland was also named to the Team of the Week six times, while chipping in one assist in 20 matches this year.

Just recently, the Eddies agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Linfield FC alumni.

"It's an honour to be named to the NASL Best XI in my first season in the league," Watson said after hearing the announcement. "At the end of the day though, the success of the team is all that matters so I'm looking forward to coming back and helping FC Edmonton win a championship next year."

The announcement comes on the eve of NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 when the Atlanta Silverbacks and New York Cosmos clash at Silverbacks Park at 7.30pm ET.

North American Soccer League 2013 Best XI

Goalkeeper

Joe Nasco, Atlanta Silverbacks: Played 19 games and earned seven victories, while posting four shutouts. The native of Kissimmee, Fla. earned NASL Co-Player of the Week honors, along with two Team of the Week accolades, as he helped the Silverbacks to this year's NASL Spring title.

Defenders

Aaron Pitchkolan, Minnesota United FC: The Aurora Colo. native, who also played in the midfield, saw action in 20 matches in 2013 and scored two goals and added an assist. He played a key role on Minnesota's defense and was selected to the NASL Team of the Week three times.

Martyn Lancaster, Atlanta Silverbacks: The captain played 23 games and scored once. The English born stopper was also the recipient of Player of the Week honors and orchestrated a defense that was key in the team's run to the Spring title.

Albert Watson, FC Edmonton: Saw action in 20 matches and had one assist during his stellar performance for the Eddies defense that surrendered just one goal per game in both the Spring and Fall seasons. The native of Northern Ireland was also named to the Team of the Week six times.

Midfielders

Luke Mulholland, Tampa Bay Rowdies: A nine-time NASL Team of the Week selection who saw action in 25 games for the Rowdies and finished with 11 goals. The English born also dished out seven assists which was second-best in the league. He was selected twice as Player of the Month in April and October.

Miguel Ibarra, Minnesota United FC: Played all 26 games for United and scored once, while dishing out three assists. The native of Lancaster, California, was selected to the Team of the Week on three occasions.

Richard Menjivar, Atlanta Silverbacks: El Salvadorian international saw action in 21 games with Silverbacks and notched two goals while dishing out two assists. He was named to the Team of the Week four times.

Marcos Senna, New York Cosmos: A Two-time Player of the Week winner had 13 appearances for the Cosmos in the Fall Season. The former Spanish international scored five goals and had two assists, while also being a five-time Team of the Week selectee.

Forwards

Georgi Hristov, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Led the Rowdies in scoring with 12 and was atop the assist category in the NASL with eight. Chosen to the Team of the Week on seven occasions and once named as Player of the Week, the Bulgarian played 22 games in 2013.

Brian Shriver, Carolina RailHawks: Was the NASL Golden Boot winner as he ended the year with a league-leading 15 goals. The native of Clearwater, Fla. played 22 times and added an assist to his offensive totals with the RailHawks. A three-time Player of the Week winner, he was selected to the Team of the Week on seven occasions.

Hans Denissen, San Antonio Scorpions: Scored 12 goals and recorded out two assists in 21 games with the Scorpions. A Player of the Week and Month winner, the Dutch striker also made the Team of the Week seven times.

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