LD Update: NASL honors; PDL & W-League Preseason

NASL Honors: Fort Lauderdale Strikers forward Andy Herron was honored as the league’s Offensive Player of the Week for both goals in a 2-2 draw at San Antonio while Puerto Rico Islanders goalkeeper Richard Martin received the Defensive Player of the Week award for a shutout in a scoreless draw against Edmonton Wednesday and another fine performance in a 3-1 win against Carolina Saturday. 

PDL News: The Brooklyn Knights announced the six newest additions to the squad come from the East Coast Conference (Div II) with players from Dowling College, Molloy College and LIU Post… Mississippi Brilla announced three more players, this time bringing in a set of players from Virginia Commonwealth University… FC Tucson won a 2-1 preseason friendly against Grand Canyon University Friday evening… On Sunday, the Ventura County Fusion edged Cal State Northridge, 1-0, in a preseason friendly with the late loan goal from Frankie Lopez, assisted by Danny Barrera. They play Cal State Bakersfield in the next preseason contest.

W-League News: As part of the charity Headers for Hope tournament at the Maryland SoccerPlex the DC United Women edged the University of Maryland, 1-0, Saturday evening in a preseason friendly…

WPSL News: The Spokane Shine announced a pair of local high school stars were returning for a second season with the team.

NPSL Honors: North Coast Tsunami goalkeeper Sergio Guerroro was honored as the National Premier Soccer League’s Player of the Week for leading the club to its first-ever victory, a 1-0 decision against Sonoma County on Saturday. Santa Clarita Storm forward Tyler Coombes received the recognition last week and San Diego Boca’s Juan Perez Bernal was selected for Week 1.