Nazeem Bartman’s Player of the Week performance propels FMFC to first home win

TAMPA, Fla. – USL League One today announced the Team of the Week for Week 10 of the 2022 regular season with Forward Madison FC forward Nazeem Bartman named Player of the Week. Bartman scored his third goal of the season and added his first assist in Madison’s 2-1 victory over FC Tucson.

Treating the over 2,500 Flamingo fans at Breese Stevens Field to their first home victory of the season, Forward Madison FC downed FC Tucson 2-1 on Saturday evening, avenging its late draw conceded to the side earlier in the season. Nazeem Bartman proved to be the difference maker, with a strong strike to open the scoring in the 30th minute before providing a chested assist on Abdou Thiam’s match winner in the 50th minute.

“We were able to close it out tonight and take a step in the right direction,” Forward Madison FC Head Coach Matt Glaeser said after the victory.

Richmond’s four-point, two-match week means a quartet of Kickers are placed on the Team of the Week, followed by a pair of representatives each from Forward Madison FC, Greenville Triumph SC and South Georgia Tormenta FC. Union Omaha’s victory over Chattanooga sees the side place one on the list to round out the 11.

GK – Paul Christensen, Greenville Triumph SC: Tied for the league lead in clean sheets with four, Christensen added to his tally with a shutout victory over Charlotte that saw the goalkeeper record a trio of saves.

D – Nathan Aune, Richmond Kickers: The first of a handful of standout Richmond defenders, Aune recorded his first professional goal and assist in the span of two matches. The 25-year-old defender also added 13 clearances, eight recoveries, five interceptions and four blocks to his strong week.

D – Jalen Crisler, Richmond Kickers: Crisler recorded his first two professional goals in two Week 10 matches. The defender also tallied 14 recoveries and 10 clearances.

D – Joshua Phelps, South Georgia Tormenta FC: Phelps complemented his 94%…