TAMPA, Fla. — USL League One announced on Monday that Richmond Kickers’ forward Emiliano Terzaghi and midfielder Nil Vinyals were named to the Cleer Audio Team of the Week for Week 25 after Saturday’s dramatic stoppage-time win at home over Toronto FC II.
This marks the fifth time that the reigning MVP Terzaghi has been named to the league’s weekly honor. He previously appeared together during weeks 5, 17, and 19 as well as his Cleer Audio Player of the Week nod during Week 13.
“I appreciate the recognition,” Terzaghi said. “It is always good to be named, and more so with the exciting victory on Saturday and the work of the team!”
The Argentine talisman was a force on the attacking end for the Kickers as the forward scored the go-ahead game-winning goal in the third minute of stoppage time to keep the Kickers’ playoff destiny in their own hands.
Ultimately, the forward would not be denied as he recorded six (6) shots while placing four (4) of them on frame. Furthermore, he recorded a passing accuracy of 80% and won four (4) fouls.
Vinyals makes his return to the league’s weekly honors after previously earning Cleer Audio Player of the Week honors during Week 9.
“I believe my performance was a result of the team’s willingness to keep possession and dominate the game,” Vinyals said. “Saturday was one of the best team performances we’ve had this year and it gives us momentum going into the final stretch.
The Spaniard pulled the strings for the Reds on Saturday night as he recorded an 82.1 percent passing accuracy including 26 good crosses or passes. In the attack, he made four (4) key passes while recording two (2) shots. Defensively, Vinyals patrolled between the two penalty areas as he led the Kickers with four (4) tackles on the night.
The Kickers remain at home for their next two matches. First, the Reds prepare to host league leaders Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on Saturday, Oct. 2. Kickoff for that match is set for 6:30 p.m. The Kickers then host Forward Madison FC on a quick turnaround on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Kickoff for that match is also set for 6:30 p.m.
Tickets for both matches are available at https://www.richmondkickers.com/tickets, and a special buy three get one free ticket promotion is available for the remaining 2021 regular season matches.
GK – Joe Rice, New England Revolution II: Rice kept an impressive five-save shutout as New England became the first team to beat Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on their home turf at CHI Memorial Stadium this season.
D – Eric Leonard, Forward Madison FC: Leonard had an excellent night defensively for the Flamingos as they drew 1-1 with Greenville Triumph SC, winning seven duels, making seven clearances, and recording six interceptions to go with nine recoveries.
D – Maxi Schenfeld, FC Tucson: Schenfeld continued his string of strong recent performances, winning 9 of 11 duels, succeeding in all five of his attempted tackles and making 11 recoveries as Tucson handed Union Omaha its first home loss of the season.
D – Caiser Gomes, North Texas SC: In addition to a defensive performance which saw him record three clearances and three interceptions, Gomes picked up the assist for Hernandez’s goal and created a game-high three chances in total.
D – Evan Lee, Greenville Triumph SC: Lee won 5 of 6 duels, made 11 recoveries and created a chance to anchor Greenville’s backline in its 1-1 draw away against Madison.
M – João Delgado, FC Tucson: Delgado was the linchpin in the middle of the park throughout Tucson’s dogged effort to shut out Omaha, winning 10 of 14 duels, making two tackles and six recoveries.
M – Nil Vinyals, Richmond Kickers: Vinyals contributed to Richmond’s 1-0 win against Toronto FC II in a number of ways, leading all players in the game in chances created (four), duels won (seven) and successful tackles (three).
M – Aaron Molloy, Forward Madison FC: Molloy won more duels (eight) and had more tackles (five) than any other player in Madison’s draw with Greenville, as the Irishman effectively marshalled the midfield once again.
F – Nicky Hernandez, North Texas SC: Wondergoal aside, Hernandez also won five duels, drew three fouls and recorded two successful tackles to lead North Texas past NCFC.
F – Emiliano Terzaghi, Richmond Kickers: Always Richmond’s man for the moment, the Argentine popped up to score a dramatic game-winning goal in the dying minutes of the match against Toronto, securing a vital three points for his side in the playoff race.
F – Justin Rennicks, New England Revolution II: Like Terzaghi, Rennicks came up clutch for his side on Saturday night, scoring the game-winner for New England on a counter-attack in second half stoppage time.
