WINDSOR, Colo. — After a resounding 3-0 win over Greenville Triumph SC on Sunday, five Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC players have been named in the USL League One Team of the Week for Week 18.
Forward Ethan Hoard was arguably the standout in the win and was named to his fourth Team of the Week this season. Hoard scored Hailstorm’s third goal of the night in the 70th minute and added an assist for good measure. He also had three shots and created a pair of chances.
Real Gill scored his second goal of the season Sunday and was named to his second Team of the Week as a result. The winger also had a chance created and won a pair of duels in the Hailstorm victory.
On the other wing, Billy King also earned his second Team of the Week nod this season. The Scotsman had an assist on Hailstorm’s opening goal, created four chances, and won three tackles in the match against Greenville.
Defender Lucky Opara earned his fourth Team of the Week spot this season after assisting Hoard’s goal, creating a pair of chances, and contributing defensively with four clearances.
Last but not least, midfielder Chelo Martinez, who scored Hailstorm’s opener on Sunday, made his third Team of the Week this season. Martinez also created a chance and made an interception in the win.
Hailstorm will look to continue their six-match unbeaten run on Friday night when they take on Central Valley Fuego FC in USL Jägermeister Cup action. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Mountain time and the match can be streamed live on ESPN+.
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