October 27, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) News Release
TAMPA, Fla. – USL League One today announced the finalists for the 2022 USL League One Awards, with the leading performers in six categories earning nominations following the league’s fourth campaign. The award winners will be announced between Monday, Oct. 31 and Friday, Nov. 4.
The 2022 USL League One Awards were voted on by team technical staffs and executives.
Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
Winner announced Monday, Oct. 31
2022 USL League One Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
Paul Christensen, Greenville Triumph SC: In his first full professional season with Greenville, Christensen’s 10 clean sheets led the league and is tied for the second-most in a single regular season in league history. The 26-year-old ‘keeper finished fifth in the Golden Boot race with a 1.27 goals-against average mark and finished third amongst goalkeepers with 75 saves.
Akira Fitzgerald, Richmond Kickers: The reigning Goalkeeper of the Year and 2022 All-League Second Team selection faced the most shots and most shots on target in a single season in league history. In response, Fitzgerald recorded the most saves in a single season in league history with 105 and recorded a save percentage of 0.75
Rashid Nuhu, Union Omaha: The back-to-back Golden Glove winner and 2022 All-League First Team selection helped Omaha to another special season. The Ghanaian led the league with a 0.98 goals-against average and helped Omaha to the fewest goals conceded during the season (33).
Defender of the Year Finalists
Winner announced Tuesday, Nov. 1
2022 USL League One Defender of the Year Finalists
Jalen Crisler, Richmond Kickers: Crisler earned his first All-League honor in his third season in League One and second in Richmond. The 28-year-old defender finished second in league history with his 154 clearances in a single season and led the Kickers in duels won with 138, blocks with 25 and possessions won in the defensive third with 106.
Daniel Navarro, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: Despite missing half of the regular season, Navarro helped Chattanooga to a strong second half of the campaign which saw the Red Wolves pick up 1.66 points per match and register a +10 goal differential in matches that Navarro played in compared to just 1.13 points per match and a +4 goal differential when the defender was absent.
Arthur Rogers, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC: Even with his strong defensive play, Rogers set a new single-season league record with…