Photo: Derek Meluzio

While I enjoyed a long week’s rest, a number of players from around the area continued to put in some hard work over that last two weeks.  Here are some highlights from our local lads:

• Former Junior Lone Star FC forward Anthony Allison continues to impress in the Swedish Division 1.  Starting for the eleventh time with Umeå FC since joining the side over the winter, Allison scored what would eventually be the game winner in the 38th minute of Sunday’s 3-2 win over opponents Västerås SK FK.  While my knowledge of the Swedish language is virtually non-existent, Google Translate tells me that the goal came after an earlier attempt by Allison which rebounded off of the crossbar, but was ultimately squashed by the opposing ‘keeper. Later on, finding Västerås SK’s attention locked on fellow Umeå goalscorer Simon Mårtensson, Allison was able to work in from the left with the ball under full control and easily chip the ball into a virtually open goal.
• Last week, in one of the Harrisburg City Islanders’ least convincing performances of the year, Union Homegrown Player Jimmy McLaughlin provided one bright spot in their 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh. Off to a good start with a first minute goal from Tom Mellor, the Islanders took to the game to Pittsburgh early in the first half. Riding high twenty minutes later, captain Jason Pelletier put in a great pass to McLaughlin, who snuck behind Pittsburgh’s line just as the pass split two defenders. Alone on goal, McLaughlin chipped the ball past the advancing goalkeeper to give Harrisburg the 2-0 lead. The scoreline would hold through halftime, but Pittsburgh came out of the locker rooms swinging, putting up 4 goal in 38 minutes, before Harrisburg forward Sainey Tourey scored a stoppage time consolation goal with an assist for Union loanee Aaron Wheeler.
• It’s old news now, but remember when that Princeton lad Antoine Hoppenot put the nail in New York’s coffin last Sunday? That was great.

Major League Soccer

Chris Albright, D, Philadelphia Union — Played 1 minute in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Dallas. Season: 2 games, 1 clean sheet.

Greg Cochrane, D, Los Angeles Galaxy — Did not play. Season: 10 games, 7 starts, 2 clean sheets.

Bobby Convey, M, Toronto FC — Started and played 86 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. Season: 8 games, 6 starts.

Ryan Finley, F, Columbus Crew — Did not play. Season: 4 games.

Dan Gargan, D, San Jose Earthquakes — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 4 games, 4 starts, 1 assist, 1 clean sheet.

Corey Hertzog, F, Vancouver Whitecaps — Did not play. Season: 4 games, 3 start, 1 goal.

Antoine Hoppenot, F, Philadelphia Union — Played 21 minutes in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Dallas. Season: 15 games, 2 goals, 1 assist.

Jeff Larentowicz, M, Chicago Fire — No game this week. Season: 14 games, 13 starts, 1 goal, 2 assists.

Jeff Parke, D, Philadelphia Union — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Dallas. Season: 14 games, 14 starts, 3 clean sheets.

Ryan Richter, D, Toronto FC — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. Season: 11 games, 10 starts, 1 clean sheet.

Marcus Tracy, F, San Jose Earthquakes — Did not play. Season: 3 games.

Bobby Warshaw, D, FC Dallas — Played 28 minutes in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Philadelphia. Season: 8 games, 1 start, 1 clean sheet.

Andrew Wenger, F, Montreal Impact — Played 6 minutes in Saturday’s 4-3 loss to Colorado. Season: 11 games, 6 starts, 1 goal, 3 assists.

U.S. Open Cup

Jeff Larentowicz, M, Chicago Fire — Started and played 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 5-1 win over Orlando City. Tournament: 3 games, 1 start.

Bobby Warshaw, D, FC Dallas — Played 7 minutes in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to Portland. Tournament: 3 games.

NASL

Pat Hannigan, GK, San Antonio Scorpions — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 6 games, 6 starts, 20 saves, 11 goals against.

Christopher Williams, D, San Antonio Scorpions — Did not play. Season: 4 games, 3 starts, 0 clean sheets.

Jeremy Vuolo, GK, San Antonio Scorpions — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Ft. Lauderdale. Season: 4 games, 3 starts, 8 saves, 3 goal against.

USL PRO

Tyler Bellemy, D, Rochester Rhinos — Played 72 minutes in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Phoenix. Season: 8 games, 5 starts, 4 clean sheets.

Thomas Brandt, D, Harrisburg City Islanders — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 3 games, 2 starts.

Tony Donatelli, M, VSI Tampa Bay — Started and played 67 minutes in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Richmond. Season: 16 games, 15 starts, 1, goal, 2 assists.

Cristhian Hernandez, M, Harrisburg City Islanders — Started and played 76 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 win over Phoenix. Season: 13 games, 10 starts, 3 goals, 3 assists.

Morgan Langley, F, Harrisburg City Islanders — Played 21 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 win over Phoenix. Season: 12games, 9 starts, 4 goals.

Jimmy McLaughlin, M, Harrisburg City Islanders — Started and played 66 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 win over Phoenix.  Season: 12 games, 5 starts, 3 goals.

J.T. Noone, M, VSI Tampa Bay — Started and played 62 minutes in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Richmond. Season: 16 games, 16 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Jason Pelletier, M, Harrisburg City Islanders — Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 win over Phoenix. Season: 10 games, 10 starts, 1 assist.

Mike Seamon, M, Pittsburgh Riverhounds — No game this week. Season: 10 games, 10 starts.

Andrew Welker, F, Harrisburg City Islanders — Did not play. Season: 1 game, 1 start.

Jason Yeisley, F, Richmond Kickers — Played 24 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Orlando City. Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Tampa Bay. Season: 9 games, 8 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Colin Zizzi, D, Harrisburg City Islanders — Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 win over Phoenix. Season: 12 games, 12 starts, 1 assist, 2 clean sheets.

Finnish Veikkausliiga (Premier Division)

Jon Okafor, M, MYPA — Played 22 minutes in Monday’s 2-0 win over FC Honka. Started and played 90 minutes in Thurday’s 2-0 loss to FF Jaro. Started and played 77 minutes in Saturday’s 3-1 win over IFK Mariehamn. Season: 17 games, 6 starts.

Finnish Kakkonen (Second Division)

Alex DeJohn, D, Ekenäs IF — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 2-1 win over KaPa. Season: 12 games, 12 starts, 7 clean sheets.

Norwegian First Division

Zarek Valentin, D, FK Bodø/Glimt — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Ranheim IL. Season: 12 games, 12 starts, 6 clean sheets. Cup: 2 games, 2 starts, 1 clean sheet

Swedish Superettan

Billy Schuler, M, Hammarby IF — Played 24 minutes in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Östersunds FK. Season: 10 games, 7 starts, 1 goal.

Swedish Division 1 North

Anthony Allison, F, Umeå FC — Started and played 76 minutes in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Västerås SK FK, scoring a goal in the 38^th minute.  Season: 12 games, 11 starts, 2 goals, 1 assist.