Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Riverhounds Forward Deighton Named USL-2 Player Of The Week

Pittsburgh Riverhounds forward Jeremy Deighton was named Tuesday the USL Second Division Player of the Week after scoring two goals in two games, leading to the team clinching a playoff berth.

Last Wednesday, he scored the game-tying goal against the Harrisburg City Islanders in a 1-1 draw, then, on Saturday, Deighton fired the game-winning shot in a 3-2 victory over the league-leading Charleston Battery.

Here are the other players who were named to the USL-2 Team of the Week:

USL-2 TEAM OF THE WEEK

GOALKEEPER
Hunter Gilstrap, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Helped them clinch playoff seed, allowing two goals in draw and win

DEFENDERS
Jerrit Thayer, Harrisburg City Islanders
Solid defensive performance in draw and loss last week

Shintaro Harada, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Led Riverhounds defense to secure four points and clinch playoff seed

Henry Kalungi, Richmond Kickers
Led backline to seventh shutout of season

MIDFIELDERS
Mpho Moloi, Harrisburg City Islanders
Strong two-way effort in pair of games last week

Tommy Gray, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Scored first goal in team's playoff-clinching game versus Charleston Battery

Ben Hunter, Real Maryland Monarchs
Scored goal, assisted on another in 2-2 draw with Charlotte Eagles

Luke Vercollone, Richmond Kickers
Controlled tempo; strong offense and defense in 1-0 win over Harrisburg City Islanders

FORWARDS
Leo Gibson, Charlotte Eagles
Scored goal in 2-2 draw against Real Maryland

Matthew Delicate, Richmond Kickers
Scored lone goal in 1-0 win over Harrisburg City Islanders

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