Fall Season 2014: NASL Team of Week 9

The NASL Team of the Week is selected based on performances each weekend and features the best XI players in their respective positions.

Of course the selections are open to debate and fans are encouraged to have their say through social media at www.Facebook.com/NASLfans  and on Twitter @NASLOfficial

Here is this week’s Best XI:

Goalkeeper

Romuald Peiser, Ottawa Fury FC – French native made six clutch saves in the 2-2 draw against Carolina

Defenders

Adrian Cann, San Antonio Scorpions – Canadian international was in control of the backline to preserve the shutout victory against Edmonton

Carlos Mendes, New York Cosmos – Had another stellar performance on defense and assisted on the game-winner over Fort Lauderdale

Fejiro Okiomah, Indy Eleven – Was solid on the Indy backline against Atlanta

Kevin Venegas, Minnesota United FC – Excelled defensively throughout the game, while also pressing on offense

Midfielders

Rafael Castillo, San Antonio Scorpions – Colombian scored the game-winner and added an assist against Edmonton

Cesar Elizondo, San Antonio Scorpions – Costa Rican international controlled the midfield attack and assisted on the winning tally

Tiyi Shipalane, Carolina RailHawks – South African was a strong influence on the offense and scored in the draw against Ottawa

Forwards

Georgi Hristov, Tampa Bay Rowdies – Bulgarian’s sixth NASL goal leveled the match against Minnesota

Jermaine Johnson, Indy Eleven – Jamaican international moved up front and scored his second goal in as many weeks in the victory over Atlanta

Danny Mwanga, New York Cosmos – Congo DR native had the game-winner against Fort Lauderdale