The USL Championship announced Tuesday that Charleston Battery midfielder Aaron Molloy was selected to the league’s Week 6 Team of the Week. The honor caps of Molloy’s standout showing in the victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
Juan David Torres earned an honorable mention to the Team of the Week Bench after recording an assist and match-highs for successful dribbles (four) and chances created (four).
Molloy played a critical role in the Battery’s comeback win over Pittsburgh, scoring the equalizer in the 67th minute with a sensational strike to the top corner.
Beyond the goal, Molloy was active in all phases of the game. The Irish midfielder registered 66 completed passes (match high), two tackles won, one clearance, one interception, one block, six duels won and 12 recoveries.
Molloy’s nod brings the club’s Team of the Week selections to four this season.
The Battery are back in action on Tues., April 15, in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Patriots Point against South Georgia Tormenta FC. Charleston’s next home league match is on Sat., May 3, against Hartford Athletic. Tickets for both games are on sale now via SeatGeek.com, the club’s exclusive digital ticketing provider.
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 6
GK – Bill Hamid, Miami FC
D – Julian Bravo, Oakland Roots SC
D – Kalen Ryden, New Mexico United
D – Daltyn Knutson, Miami FC
M – Adrian Rebollar, Monterey Bay FC
M – Aaron Molloy, Charleston Battery
M – Jay Chapman, Detroit City FC
M – Pedro Santos, Loudoun United FC
F – Wolfgang Prentice, Oakland Roots SC
F – Ronaldo Damus, Birmingham Legion FC
F – Darren Smith, Detroit City FC
Coach – Gastón Maddoni, Miami FC
Bench: Colin Shutler (OC), Bolu Akinyode (MIA), Grayson Doody (OC), Juan David Torres (CHS), Hope Avayevu (PHX), Abdellatif Aboukoura (LDN), Jeciel Cedeño (DET)
