The USL Super League announced the Team of the Month for September on Thursday, with Brooklyn FC forward Jess Garziano chosen as Player of the Month.
The St. John’s alum scored two goals this month, including the club’s inaugural goal from a penalty kick on September 8. Garziano started in all four matches and recorded five shots, three shots on target, won 24 duels and eight tackles, and sent in seven crosses while maintaining a 77.8% passing accuracy.
All ten field players on the Team of the Month contributed to at least one goal in September. Nine players – including every defender – found the back of the net and one player recorded an assist.
GK: Megan McClelland, Carolina Ascent FC – McClelland helped Carolina to another undefeated month, earning two clean sheets and allowing only one goal in three matches. She made eight saves in September with a season-high of five against Tampa Bay Sun.
D: Sydney Studer, Carolina Ascent FC – The 5’11 defender recorded a league-high 22 clearances and won 70% of her duels this month, while also scoring a goal in the team’s 2-0 win over Spokane.
D: Madison Wolfbauer, DC Power FC – Wolfbauer wasted no time making a name for herself after signing with DC in early September. The center back made 20 clearances and six interceptions, and she scored a brace in DC’s final match of the month.
D: Natalia Staude, Tampa Bay Sun FC – The fullback was involved in both defense and offense for Tampa Bay this month. Staude recorded six tackles and four interceptions while creating chances in every match and earning one goal and one assist.
M: Emina Ekić, Spokane Zephyr FC – The Bosnian international had another incredible month for the Zephyr and is one of the biggest playmakers in the league. She earned two assists, created five chances, sent in over 20 crosses and corners, and 4 of her 6 shots were on target.
M: Chioma Ubogagu, Dallas Trinity FC – Ubogagu earned her second Team of the Month honor after scoring the first brace in league history, along with creating chances in all three matches and averaging 75% passing accuracy.
M: Amber Brooks, Dallas Trinity FC – Dallas’ captain has a strong, veteran presence in the midfield, recording six interceptions and six tackles while also adding a goal and two assists to her resumé.
M: Mackenzie George, Brooklyn FC – The Tennessee alum’s speed and ability to escape pressure has provided a huge spark for Brooklyn’s offense to start the season. George leads the team in crosses (13) and chances created (6) in the first four matches of the year.
F: Addie McCain, Fort Lauderdale United FC – McCain currently leads the league with five goals scored, four of which came in September. The striker also recorded six shots, four shots on target and three chances created.
F: Jessica Garziano, Brooklyn FC – Brooklyn’s No. 9 wrote her name in the history books by scoring the club’s inaugural goal this month. Garziano has also won 24 duels, eight tackles, and converted two of her five shots to lead Brooklyn to its undefeated start.
F: Jasmine Hamid, Fort Lauderdale United FC – Another offensive target for Fort Lauderdale is Hamid, who recorded two goals, five shots and three shots on target in three matches.
Coach: Tyrone Mears, Fort Lauderdale United FC – Mears led FTL UTD to its first two wins in club history, one of only three teams to earn multiple wins in September.
Bench – Izzy Nino (SPK), Sydny Nasello (TB), Madison Perez (LEX), Mia Corbin (CAR), Allie Thornton (DAL)