Diz Pe, Williams join Stanley on Team of the Week
by elevencomms
TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven’s Aedan Stanley was today named the USL Championship Player of the Week, presented by Konami eFootball, following his performance in a 3-1 victory over Miami FC, league officials announced Tuesday.
The defender assisted on a pair of goals to bring his season total to five, which puts him atop the USL Championship rankings in the category and is the highest single-season total in his career. He created six chances for Indy, completed 84% of his passes and won a pair of duels.
The week 10 team of the week nod is the second of the season for Stanley, additionally earning a selection following week two, while the player of the week is the first for the Boys in Blue.
Adrian Diz Pe and Augi Williams joined Stanley in the XI, both scoring in the weekend’s victory. Diz Pe scored the opening goal off a corner from Stanley for his first of 2024, while Williams converted a penalty kick for the match winner and added an insurance goal to bring his season total to tie for a team-high four.
Defensively, Diz Pe won three of five tackles and 13 of 17 duels, while adding nine recoveries, three interceptions and a pair of clearances. On the other end of the field, Williams had a season-high nine shots, including three on target.
With the win over Eastern Conference opponent Miami FC, Indy Eleven is now unbeaten in six straight across all competitions, including four in USL Championship action.
Coach – Danny Cruz, Louisville City FC
Bench – Jahmali Waite (ELP), Lucas Turci (MEM), Yosuke Hanya (COS), Clay Holstad (RI), Enzo Martinez (BHM), Ben Morris (DET), Tristan Trager (MB)
The Boys in Blue return to action Saturday when they host Hartford Athletic for Hometown Heroes Night. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET and will air locally on WNDY and stream on ESPN+.
Originally posted on indyeleven.com