Colorado Springs, CO (March 20, 2018) – The United Soccer League officially announced today that Taylor Hunter was named to the first USL Team of the Week for the 2018 season.
Hunter was named to the team of the Week after a strong performance in the Switchbacks 2-0 shutout victory against LA Galaxy II at Weidner Field Saturday night. Hunter won five of six duels, completed 85.7% of 28 passes and registered seven clearances as the Switchbacks held LA Galaxy II to only one shot on goal.
Colorado Springs, CO (March 20, 2018) – The United Soccer League officially announced today that Taylor Hunter was named to the first USL Team of the Week for the 2018 season.
Hunter was named to the team of the Week after a strong performance in the Switchbacks 2-0 shutout victory against LA Galaxy II at Weidner Field Saturday night. Hunter won five of six duels, completed 85.7% of 28 passes and registered seven clearances as the Switchbacks held LA Galaxy II to only one shot on goal.
USL Team of the Week – Week One
GK – Jake Fenlason, Saint Louis FC:
D – Taylor Hunter, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
D – Paco Craig, Louisville City FC:
D – Dekel Keinan, FC Cincinnati:
M – Nick Hinds, Seattle Sounders FC 2
M – Cordell Cato, Charlotte Independence
M – Andrew Tinari, New York Red Bulls II
M –Jack Blake, Tampa Bay Rowdies
F – Brandon Allen, Bethlehem Steel FC
F –Matt Thomas, Las Vegas Lights FC
F –Kharlton Belmar, Swope Park Rangers
Bench: Cody Mizell (TBR), Francis Atuahene (OKC), Niall McCabe (LOU), Carlos Alvarez (LV), Solomon Asante (PHX), Hadji Barry (SPR), Villyan Bijev (SAC)
The Switchbacks return home this Saturday to face Portland Timbers 2. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Switchbacks winter beanie courtesy of Weidner Apartment Homes. Fans can also get $1 beers the first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:00 PM. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here.
USL Team of the Week – Week One
GK – Jake Fenlason, Saint Louis FC:
D – Taylor Hunter, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
D – Paco Craig, Louisville City FC:
D – Dekel Keinan, FC Cincinnati:
M – Nick Hinds, Seattle Sounders FC 2
M – Cordell Cato, Charlotte Independence
M – Andrew Tinari, New York Red Bulls II
M –Jack Blake, Tampa Bay Rowdies
F – Brandon Allen, Bethlehem Steel FC
F –Matt Thomas, Las Vegas Lights FC
F –Kharlton Belmar, Swope Park Rangers
Bench: Cody Mizell (TBR), Francis Atuahene (OKC), Niall McCabe (LOU), Carlos Alvarez (LV), Solomon Asante (PHX), Hadji Barry (SPR), Villyan Bijev (SAC)
The Switchbacks return home this Saturday to face Portland Timbers 2. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Switchbacks winter beanie courtesy of Weidner Apartment Homes. Fans can also get $1 beers the first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:00 PM. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here.
