May 23, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – North Carolina FC News Release
CARY, NC – North Carolina FC defender Jordan Skelton and midfielders Raheem Somersall and Luis Arriaga have been named to the USL League One Team of the Week for Week Eight of the 2022 regular season, the club announced today.
Skelton earns Team of the Week accolades for the second time this season, following a standout performance against Greenville Triumph SC. In Saturday’s contest, the defender recorded 16 clearances and four recoveries, while winning 10 of 11 attempted ground and aerial duels to preserve the shutout victory and snap the Triumph’s three-game unbeaten streak.
Likewise posting a stellar performance in Saturday’s match was Somersall, who pieced together one of his strongest defensive showings of the season to secure three points for the North Carolina side. The St. Kitts & Nevis international made 13 recoveries, three clearances, and won 100% of his attempted aerial duels.
Arriaga joins Skelton and Somersall on the Team of the Week after scoring his first goal of the season in the eighth minute of the match, receiving a ball from Jaden Servania in the box for a one-touch finish into the lower 90. The Santa Rosa, CA native also created two chances and made six recoveries to ensure the 1-0 scoreline held through the remainder of the match.
Up Next: North Carolina FC will play their third consecutive home match against the Richmond Kickers on Saturday, May 28, at WakeMed Soccer Park at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets are available here, and the match will be available to stream on ESPN+.
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