NEW YORK (Tuesday, April 28, 2015) – Columbus Crew SC midfielder Ethan Finlay was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for the eighth week of the 2015 MLS season.
Finlay’s first career brace propelled Crew SC to a 4-1 dismantling of the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. The American’s two goals were his first and second of the season. Finlay also provided the assist on Columbus’ opening goal in the 21st minute, delivering a pinpoint cross to Kei Kamara, who finished with a ferocious half-volley.
In the 32nd minute, Finlay opened his 2015 account with a right-footed redirection that would prove to be the game-winner for Crew SC. Columbus defender Waylon Francis sent a sublime cross to Finlay, who needed only one touch to pocket the pass into the bottom left corner of the net, leaving Union goalkeeper John McCarthy sprawled out on the pitch.
Finlay’s first career brace propelled Crew SC to a 4-1 dismantling of the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. The American’s two goals were his first and second of the season. Finlay also provided the assist on Columbus’ opening goal in the 21st minute, delivering a pinpoint cross to Kei Kamara, who finished with a ferocious half-volley.
In the 32nd minute, Finlay opened his 2015 account with a right-footed redirection that would prove to be the game-winner for Crew SC. Columbus defender Waylon Francis sent a sublime cross to Finlay, who needed only one touch to pocket the pass into the bottom left corner of the net, leaving Union goalkeeper John McCarthy sprawled out on the pitch.
Finlay secured the brace in the 73rd minute, delivering the final dagger of Columbus’ offensive showcase. The winger exhibited world-class speed as he torched two members of Philadelphia’s back line in pursuit of a through-ball from Kamara. Once Finlay secured Kamara’s pass, he wasted no time slotting it into the far corner, securing his club’s second consecutive win.
Columbus Crew SC returns to action this Saturday as they travel to RFK Stadium to play D.C. United at 7 p.m. ET (MLS LIVE).
Columbus Crew SC returns to action this Saturday as they travel to RFK Stadium to play D.C. United at 7 p.m. ET (MLS LIVE).
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