TEAM OF THE WEEK | Spring Season Week 15
Week 15 of the Spring Season provided key results for the San Francisco Deltas and Jacksonville Armada FC. Both sides earned wins, coupled with a Miami FC loss, kept both sides in the running for the Spring Season title. Deltas forward tommy Heinemann scored twice in his side's win, while Kevan George provided a sturdy performance in midfield for Jacksonville. United States youth international Jose Carranza put in a strong display for North Carolina to help down Miami.
Continue below for a full list of top performers from Week 15:
GK: Jon Busch (Indy Eleven) – The veteran goalkeeper made nine saves against the New York Cosmos, only conceding on a penalty kick, in a 1-1 draw at MCU Park.
DEF: Bryan Burke (San Francisco Deltas) – He won all six of his tackle attempts as well as wining seven duels. Burke also made three clearances and two interceptions in a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico FC.
DEF: Daniel Keller (Indy Eleven) – The center back made 11 clearances against the Cosmos and also won five duels in the contest. Keller also made three interceptions.
DEF: Ryan Richter (New York Cosmos) – He won seven duels and two tackles as well as making three clearances in New York’s draw. Richter was also a threat going forward, completing 35 of his 37 passes and creating four chances.
MID: Emmanuel Ledesma (New York Cosmos) – The midfielder continued to shine, scoring the game-tying goal from the penalty spot. He also created eight chances in the draw with Indy Eleven.
MID: Richie Ryan (Miami FC) – He was a metronome in midfield and completed 68 of his 70 passing attempts for Miami FC. He also created four chances, but his side was unable to find a goal in a 1-0 loss to North Carolina FC.
MID: Kevan George (Jacksonville Armada FC) – The midfield anchor won four tackles as well as 10 duels. He made five clearances as well as helping Armada FC keep possession, completing 68 passes in the game. Jacksonville defeated FC Edmonton, 1-0.
MID: Jose Carranza (North Carolina FC) – The United States youth international had a strong game and picked up the assist on the lone goal of the game in the win over Miami FC.
FWD: Derek Gebhard (Jacksonville Armada FC) – The young forward scored the lone goal in his club’s win and also drew the foul for the free kick that eventually led to the goal.
FWD: Tommy Heinemann (San Francisco Deltas) – The NASL veteran scored both goals for the Deltas in their win over Puerto Rico. Heinemann was also named Player of the Week for his performance.
FWD: Billy Schuler (North Carolina FC) – The forward looked dangerous, first hitting the post and then ultimately scoring the game-winner to hand Miami its first loss since early April.
