PHOENIX RISING FC
Rising FC’s Asante makes Team of the Week, Lambert honorable mention
Phoenix Rising FC captain Solomon Asante was named to Week 11’s USL Championship Team of the Week, the club announced Tuesday.
Midfielder Kevon Lambert was also named as an honorable mention in Phoenix’s 4-0 victory over Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday night.
Asante had one goal, one assist and created four chances in his first start since April 27 after personal reasons kept him out of the squad.
They had no chance.@Flemmo_77 to @Asante208#PHXvLV | 2-0
WATCH: https://t.co/ATSqW9cFf2
LISTEN: https://t.co/Adf0WfRMLG pic.twitter.com/Mvczx48QQf— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) May 19, 2019
The Ghanaian is now tied for the most assists on the team with Junior Flemmings at five apiece.
Not a bad way to cap the night! @Flemmo_77 makes it 4-0 for good measure.#UpRising pic.twitter.com/lK4Jf5UxjY
— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) May 19, 2019
Lambert’s standout performance was also recognized as the Jamaican midfielder was able to get himself a goal in his slightly more attacking role of late to go along with his normal production of six tackles, five interceptions and two clearances.
The build up.
The dummy.
The finish.
C L A S S#PHXvLV | 1-0
LISTEN: https://t.co/Adf0WfRMLG
WATCH: https://t.co/ATSqW9cFf2 pic.twitter.com/8D43vrvXtA— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) May 19, 2019
This marks the second time two PRFC players have received Team of the Week honors in the same week (Week 7) and both the seventh different week and player to be recognized by USL Championship thus far through the 2019 campaign.
Phoenix Rising FC returns to action on May 25 away to Real Monarchs.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. and the match can be audio streamed on ArizonaSports.com.
2019 Phoenix Rising player Honors
Week 1: Junior Flemmings — Team of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Week 2: Solomon Asante — Team of the Week
Week 4: Jon Bakero — Team of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Week 6: A.J. Cochran — Team of the Week
Week 7: Junior Flemings — Team of the Week; Jason Johnson — Team of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Week 10: Adam Jahn — Player of the Week
Week 11: Solomon Asante — Team of the Week; Kevon Lambert — Team of the Week (Honorable Mention)
