Lyam MacKinnon, Leonardo Castro, Tyler Polak & Lucas Coutinho all tally League One week honors after midweek victory
Greenville, SC (April 25, 2023) – The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club had four players on this week’s USL League One Team of the Week roster following a defiant win over the second ranked Charlotte Independence to shoot Greenville to fourth in standings. Leonardo Castro, Tyler Polak and Lucas Coutinho made the eleven alongside Lyam MacKinnon, who was named Player of the Week. Greenville also had Aaron Walker on the TOTW Bench.
Lyam McKinnon tallied his first professional goal last Wednesday against the Independence along with an assist. The Swiss rookie returned to the starting lineup in Charlotte after appearances in the first two matches of the season, including Greenville’s U.S. Open Cup match. MacKinnon excelled at finding the open space and dribbling defenders to shift the Greenville offense forward.
The League One assist leader, Leo Castro, makes his second TOTW roster after a stellar match. Former Kaizer striker, was instrumental in Greenville’s first and third goals, with an assist for each on Wednesday. Standing at 6’1, Castro won six out of seven aerial duels serving as an attacking stronghold to distribute and control possession of the ball in the final third.
Tyler Polak returned to his familiar left back role against Charlotte after injuries shuffled the defender to center back for much of the season. The former All-League player picked up where he left off, earning a TOTW appearance after playing a full 90 minutes and completing 87% of his passes on Wednesday. Defensively, Polak had one block, four clearances and had three interceptions in the club’s 3-1 win.
Lucas Coutinho also appears on TOTW, continuing his run of great play after being named Player of the Week in April after a brace and assist in the April 19th win over Central Valley. Coutinho scored the club’s third goal of the night against Charlotte, played 68 minutes and completing 72% of his passes and winning 71% of his duels.
Aaron Walker secured a spot on the TOTW Bench after notching his first goal of the season from distance and receiving a nomination for Goal of the Week.
The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club will host the Kickers this weekend in Paladin Stadium. The team will kick off Autograph Night at 7:00 on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now, click here to purchase.
