• About
  • Contcat Us
  • Privacy Policy
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Primenews.com.gh
No Result
View All Result
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
Primenews.com.gh Logo
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

Solomon Asante named 2020 USL Championship Most Valuable Player

by Vincent Ashitey
2020-11-07
in Sports
Solomon Asante

Solomon Asante

37
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsApp

Phoenix Rising winger and captain Solomon Asante has been named the Most Valuable Player of the 2020 USL Championship,  becoming the second player to claim the award twice in the league’s history.

Asante follows in the footsteps of current Minnesota United FC forward Kevin Molino, who earned the award in the 2012 and 2014 seasons.

The 30-year-old former Ghanaian international led the Championship with 42 chances created in the regular season and tied for the league-lead with nine Big Chances Created according to Opta.

He also finished fourth in the league with 23 shots on goal, and sixth in the league with 52 shots.

READ ALSO

UEFA approves new Champions League format

Nigeria to host 2021/22 Confederation Cup final

Asante earned 22 percent of the vote to win the award. Louisville City FC’s Cameron Lancaster finished second on 15 percent, while the Charlotte Independence’s Dane Kelly finished third on seven percent. 

ADVERTISEMENT

The 2020 USL Championship Awards were voted on by team technical staffs and executives and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL Championship market.

The former TP Mazembe winger in 2019 was named the Most Valuable Player.

2020 USL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

Goalkeeper of the Year: Ben Lundt, Louisville City FC
Defender of the Year: Forrest Lasso, Tampa Bay Rowdies
Coach of the Year: Troy Lesesne, New Mexico United & Ian Russell, Reno 1868 FC
Young Player of the Year: Wilson Harris, Sporting Kansas City II
Most Valuable Player: Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC

Tags: Phoenix RisingSolomon AsanteUSL Championship
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

GFA holds Safety and Security workshop for Premier League clubs

Next Post

Former Black Stars captain, Kwasi Owusu laid to rest

Related Posts

UEFA approves new Champions League format
Sports

UEFA approves new Champions League format

2022-05-11
Nigeria to host 2021/22 Confederation Cup final
Sports

Nigeria to host 2021/22 Confederation Cup final

2022-05-11
Hasaacas Ladies face Ashtown Ladies for place in Women’s FA Cup final today
Sports

Hasaacas Ladies face Ashtown Ladies for place in Women’s FA Cup final today

2022-05-11
WAFU Cup of Nations: Five Ghanaians handed roles for Cote D’Ivoire vs Togo clash
Sports

WAFU Cup of Nations: Five Ghanaians handed roles for Cote D’Ivoire vs Togo clash

2022-05-11
CAA U20 & U18 Western Athletics Championships: Former Accra Mayor Adjei Sowah chairs 7-member LOC
Sports

CAA U20 & U18 Western Athletics Championships: Former Accra Mayor Adjei Sowah chairs 7-member LOC

2022-05-11
Cameron Johnson scored 14 points as the Suns took a series lead over the Mavericks
Sports

NBA playoffs: Devin Booker leads Phoenix Suns to win over Dallas Mavericks

2022-05-11
Next Post
Former Black Stars captain, Kwasi Owusu laid to rest

Former Black Stars captain, Kwasi Owusu laid to rest

Edudzi Tamakloe

2020 Elections: Victory for Biden means victory for NDC - Edudzi Tamakloe

ADVERTISEMENT

TRENDING NEWS IN GHANA

Hasaacas Ladies face Ashtown Ladies for place in Women’s FA Cup final today

Hasaacas Ladies face Ashtown Ladies for place in Women’s FA Cup final today

2022-05-11
CAA U20 & U18 Western Athletics Championships: Former Accra Mayor Adjei Sowah chairs 7-member LOC

CAA U20 & U18 Western Athletics Championships: Former Accra Mayor Adjei Sowah chairs 7-member LOC

2022-05-11
WAFU Cup of Nations: Five Ghanaians handed roles for Cote D’Ivoire vs Togo clash

WAFU Cup of Nations: Five Ghanaians handed roles for Cote D’Ivoire vs Togo clash

2022-05-11
Cameron Johnson scored 14 points as the Suns took a series lead over the Mavericks

NBA playoffs: Devin Booker leads Phoenix Suns to win over Dallas Mavericks

2022-05-11
MTN FA Cup Committee changes venue for Hearts of Oak vs Dreams FC semi-final clash

MTN FA Cup Committee changes venue for Hearts of Oak vs Dreams FC semi-final clash

2022-05-11
Newspapers headlines: Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Newspapers headlines: Wednesday, May 11, 2022

2022-05-11
Elon Musk

Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump’s Twitter ban

2022-05-11
UK asylum seekers hiding to avoid Rwanda plan

UK asylum seekers hiding to avoid Rwanda plan

2022-05-11
Rihanna

Rihanna to launch Fenty beauty products in Africa

2022-05-11
MoMo agents promise to make E-Levy successful

MoMo agents promise to make E-Levy successful

2022-05-11
ADVERTISEMENT

Must Reads

Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump’s Twitter ban

UK asylum seekers hiding to avoid Rwanda plan

Rihanna to launch Fenty beauty products in Africa

MoMo agents promise to make E-Levy successful

PURC to meet utility service providers today over proposed tariff increment

KFC Ghana unveils Kidi as brand ambassador (Photos)

About

A Prime Network Limited Website.

Follow us

No Result
View All Result
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

©2015 - 2020 Primenews.com.gh

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.