Overview:
Brooklyn FC forward Markus Anderson has been named USL Championship player of the week for Week 6, it was announced on Tuesday.
Markus Anderson celebrating a goal. (Photo courtesy of Brooklyn FC)
Brooklyn FC forward Markus Anderson has been named USL Championship player of the week for Week 6, it was announced on Tuesday.
Anderson finished with a goal and an assist in Brooklyn’s 3-0 win over Charleston Battery at Maimonides Park.
He set the tone early, helping create the opening goal before springing a fast break that led to Stefan Stojanovic doubling the lead. In the second half, Anderson got on the scoresheet, finding space in the penalty area and converting for the final goal.
Anderson was a constant problem for Charleston’s backline, creating chances, drawing four fouls, and winning nine duels.
Behind him, goalkeeper Jackson Lee secured the clean sheet and earned a place on the team of the week bench. Lee made four saves, including multiple stops to shut the door as Charleston pushed for a way back into the match.
Brooklyn FC hosts Sacramento Republic FC at Maimonides Park on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m.
Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com.