Colorado Springs, CO (May 14th, 2024) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and the USL Championship officially announced today that Yosuke Hanya has been named to the Team of the Week bench for week 10 of the 2024 season, presented by Konami eFootball.
Last Saturday, Hanya held a passing accuracy of 92.9%, had two shots in the box, had a total of 31 passes, and scored one goal for the team. With his impressive skills, he was able to secure the Switchbacks’ win against Hartford Athletic.
The first action of Saturday’s match was in the 24th minute, as #99 Maalique Foster made an incredible no-look-forward pass to his teammate #20 Yosuke Hanya, who snagged the ball and netted a beautiful goal in the bottom left corner of the net, winging it just past the Hartford goalie, #40 Renan Ribeiro.
Despite Hartford’s increased possession throughout the second half, their aggressive play would be their downfall, as a foul on #20 Hanya in the box by Hartford’s #4 Jordan Scarlett awarded a penalty kick to the Switchbacks. Taken by #9 Ronaldo Damus in the 80th minute, the Switchbacks doubled their score for the match, earning them the win.
Mark your calendars for May 17th as the Switchbacks return to Weidner Field to battle Rhode Island FC for Armed Forces night! For tickets to that match, and all others, head HERE.
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 9
GK – Tyler Deric, Memphis 901 FC
D – Aedan Stanley, Indy Eleven
D – Carlos Guzman, Monterey Bay F.C.
D – Adrian Diz Pe, Indy Eleven
M – Eric Calvillo, El Paso Locomotive FC
M – Taylor Davila, Louisville City FC
M – Bolu Akinyode, El Paso Locomotive FC
M – Bruno Lapa, Memphis 901 FC
F – Tumi Moshobane, El Paso Locomotive FC
F – Augustine Williams, Indy Eleven
F – Ray Serrano, Louisville City FC
Coach – Danny Cruz, Louisville City FC
Bench – Jahmali Waite (ELP), Lucas Turci (MEM), Yosuke Hanya (COS), Clay Holstad (RI), Enzo Martinez (BHM), Ben Morris (DET), Tristan Trager (MB)
