TAMPA, Fla. – The race for the inaugural USL League One Playoffs brought out the best in goalkeepers across the league this past week, including some memorable game-saving stops that could prove crucial in the weeks ahead. We’ve picked out five of the best, now you get to vote on which one will earn the USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Week award.
Voting will continue through 12 p.m. ET on Friday, September 13
USL League One Fans’ Choice Save of the Week – Week 24
Alex Mangels (CHT) - #TORvCHT, 9/6/19: Mangels reacted quickly to parry Franco Ramos Mingo’s header from the center of the box over the crossbar in the opening minutes of the Red Wolves’ 2-2 draw with Toronto.
Akira Fitzgerald (RIC) - #RICvGVL, 9/7/19: Fitzgerald got down low to his right to keep out a long-range curling shot from Greenville’s Joshua Donnelly as part of his six-save shutout in Richmond’s 1-0 victory at City Stadium.
Christian Herrera (OCB) - #ORLvNTX, 9/6/19: Herrera made a stellar left-handed stop to deny Arturo Rodriguez from the penalty spot in Orlando City B’s contest with North Texas SC at Montverde Academy.