Mettin Copier in USL Pro Team of the Week

Mettin Copier in USL Pro Team of the Week

TAMPA, Fla. – USL PRO announced its Team of the Week for the second week of the 2012 season today, honoring Orlando City forward John Rooney as Player of the Week after he scored a pair of goals and added an assist to lead his side to a 4-1 victory against the Wilmington Hammerheads on Sunday evening.

 

Dayton Dutch Lions FC center back Mettin Copier (the Netherlands) was selected in the team of the week for his strong performance against the Charlotte Eagles. Akeem Priestley and Joel DeLass received honorable mentions for their performances.

 

 

USL PRO Team of the Week

Pos Player  Team Highlights
GK Kristian Nicht Rochester Was sharp in his first game in North American, recording a shutout
D Rob Valentino Orlando Had a solid game defensively, and added the Lions’ third goal
D Sascha Goerres Richmond 90th-minute goal game Kickers first win of the season
D Mettin Copier Dayton Strong center back helped keep Charlotte’s offense in check
D Cheyne Roberts Charlotte Had a solid display to help the Eagles earn their first point
M Bryce Taylor Wilmington Scored on his professional debut for the Hammerheads
M Kevin Molino Orlando Proved continually dangerous, and recorded a pair of assists
M Nicki Paterson Charleston Scored well-taken goal to put Battery on top early
M Tyler Rosenlund Rochester Well-placed header earned Rhinos victory against Los Angeles
F John Rooney Orlando Had a pair of goals and added an assists in standout performance
F Tam McManus Rochester Linked up well with midfield, and started move that led to goal

 

The Dayton Dutch Lions FC will play their second game of the season this coming Saturday when they play away against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.