May 2, 2023 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Indy Eleven News Release
Indy Eleven defender Adrian Diz Pe
(Indy Eleven)
TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven defender Adrian Diz Pe was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 8 following his play in the Eleven’s 1-1 draw with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Saturday.
In 90 minutes of action, Diz Pe registered a pair of clearances and three interceptions, while making 18 recoveries, and connected on 83% (93-112) of his passes. Diz Pe has played all 90 minutes in each of the six matches he’s appeared in this season.
This is the second honor of the season for Diz Pe, having earned an honorable mention “bench” spot during Week 3.
2023 Weekly Honors
GK Yannik Oettl (Week 1)
MF Bryam Rebellon (Week 3)
DF Adrian Diz Pe (Week 3 – bench)
FW Solomon Asante (Week 7 – bench)
DF Adrian Diz Pe (Week 8)
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 8
GK – Leo Diaz, Las Vegas Lights FC: The Argentine recorded a crucial early penalty kick save and posted a three-save performance overall as Lights FC earned a 1-1 draw on the road against defending title holder San Antonio FC.
D – Jonathan Ricketts, Rio Grande Valley FC: The Toros’ right back put in a stellar defensive display winning 3 of 3 tackles, 5 of 5 duels and 12 of 13 aerial duels while making three interceptions and five clearances as RGVFC earned a 0-0 draw on the road against Monterey Bay F.C.
D – Adrian Diz Pe, Indy Eleven: The Cuban center back was impressive on the ball and defensively in his side’s 1-1 draw against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, completing 93 of 112 passes and making 18 recoveries while winning 5 of 7 duels and 4 of 5 aerial duels.
D – Duke Lacroix, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: The veteran produced a beautifully weighted pass to set up the Switchbacks’ opening goal in their 2-1 win at the Charleston Battery and won 2 of 2 tackles and 8 of 11 duels defensively.
D – Graham Smith, Memphis 901 FC: The 2022 All-League selection had a strong defensive display in his side’s 1-1 draw against Louisville City FC, recording seven clearances and three interceptions while winning 7 of 7 aerial duels.
M – Charlie Dennis, Tampa Bay Rowdies: The English midfielder had a stellar all-around performance, scoring the decisive goal from the penalty spot for the Rowdies in a 1-0 win against Detroit City FC while recording seven chances created, winning 2 of 2 tackles and 8 of 12 duels, and completing 31 of 39 passes.
M – Jose Hernandez, Phoenix Rising FC: The…