LA Galaxy II’s Ariel Lassiter was selected to the USL Team of the Week for scoring both of Los Dos' goals in the 2-0 season opener victory over Arizona United SC last Saturday.
In the match, Lassiter converted a penalty in the 10th minute and calmly slotted home a nice through ball from Rafael Garcia in the 30th minute to secure the all three points for the home side.
Lassiter, who scored 15 goals for LA Galaxy II in the 2015 season, wasted no time proving he’s the same dominant player the league saw last season. Lassiter was rewarded for his efforts last year when he signed a first team contract with LA Galaxy on March 5.
After the match, Los Dos Head Coach Curt Onalfo expressed how impressed he was by the forward.
“The kid just gets better and better every day. It’s enjoyable to watch," Onalfo said.
Los Dos will waste no time getting back on the pitch as they prepare to face Saint Louis FC for the first-ever meeting on Wednesday, March 30.
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USL Team of the Week
GK – Scott Goodwin, Louisville City FC: Goodwin recorded a shutout on the road, including an outstanding penalty-kick save on Jorge Herrera as City earned a 1-0 win.
D – Ryan Richter, Bethlehem Steel FC: The club captain led by example as the Steel took a 1-0 win on the road, proving solid defensively while also joining the attack well.
D – Chris Christian, Sacramento Republic FC: The new addition to Republic FC’s back line fit in seamlessly as Sacramento held Seattle to only one shot on goal.
D – Taylor Mueller, Charleston Battery: Slotting in at right back instead of his usual central position, Mueller performed well in an outstanding duel with FC Cincinnati’s Jimmy McLaughlin.
M – Logan Miller, Wilmington Hammerheads FC: Miller notched a fine long-range goal that proved to be the game-winner as Wilmington defeated Orlando on the road.
M – Yudai Imura, Richmond Kickers: Imura was dangerous throughout as he took on Harrisburg’s defense consistently, and was rewarded with a goal in a 3-1 win.
M – Kevin Oliveira, Swope Park Rangers: Oliveira scored the first goal in the Rangers’ history and provided a solid base for the attack to build on as Swope Park defeated Portland 2-1.
M – Carlos Martinez, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Martinez scored a spectacular goal and was consistent throughout as the Roughnecks defeated Rio Grande Valley FC.
F – Miguel Gonzalez, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: After a standout 2015, Gonzalez picked up where he left off with a fine finish to lift the Switchbacks past OKC Energy FC.
F – Ariel Lassiter, LA Galaxy II: Lassiter scored both goals for Los Dos, continuing his strong form of a year ago, as the Galaxy II opened the season by defeating Arizona.
F – Brandon Allen, New York Red Bulls II: Allen scored his first two professional goals to lead the Red Bulls II back from a halftime deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC II.
Bench: Alex Mangels (TUL), Derrick Etienne (NY), Brian Ownby (RIC), Jimmy McLaughlin (CIN), Maikon Orellana (SLC), Romario Williams (CHS), Cameron Lancaster (LOU)
