April 27, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Phoenix Rising FC News Release
The USL Championship announced the Team of the Week for Week 7 of the 2022 regular season today, with Kevon Lambert and Luis Seijas (bench) being named to the squad for their performance in Rising’s 2-1 win vs. Miami FC on April 23.
Lambert scored Phoenix’s first goal in its first come-from-behind victory of the season. The center back completed 63 of 74 passes, won six of eight duels and picked off four passes – one of which led to his goal. Seijas made eight tackles, completed 77% of his passes and scored thunderbolt of a game-winning goal in the 88th minute.
Birmingham Legion FC forward Enzo Martinez was voted the Championship Player of the Week presented by Konami eFootball as he recorded one goal and one assist in Legion FC’s 2-1 victory against Loudoun United FC on April 24 at Segra Field.
An offseason arrival at Legion FC, Martinez broke through to record his first goal in the club’s colors and also added an assist on Macky Diop’s finish with 11 minutes to go that sealed the victory for the visitors. One of only three players all-time to have recorded at least 40 goals and 30 assists in the league’s history, Martinez will look to carry his form into another important game for Legion FC on Wednesday night as the side hosts the Charleston Battery at Protective Stadium.
Martinez earned 47 percent of the ballot to claim the award. Phoenix Rising FC defender Kevon Lambert finished second on 27 percent after finding the net and putting in a big performance in the side’s back line in a 2-1 comeback victory against Miami FC on Saturday night.
The Championship’s Player of the Week is selected by the USL National Media Panel, which is made up of representatives from each media market in the Championship.
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 7
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