Two braces win AFC Ann Arbor’s Dario Suarez Player of the Week
Photo Credit: Bruno Postigo
Dario Suarez is one of the most potent attackers in the NPSL. With four career caps for the Cuba national team, that probably goes without saying. After netting four goals last weekend, he’s been named the NPSL Week 11 Mitre National Player of the Week.
The AFC Ann Arbor forward started his weekend off by recording a brace last Friday versus Kalamazoo FC in his side’s 2-nil victory. Suarez then followed it up with another brace in another 2-0 Ann Arbor win over Detroit City FC on Sunday. Here’s his double against Detroit City:
He has six goals in just four matches this season, which already equals the team-leading total he put up in his 2016 NPSL campaign. His stellar form has helped carry AFC Ann Arbor to an early first-place perch atop the NPSL Great Lakes Conference. The Mighty Oak have maxed out on points so far, winning all four of their matches while boasting a jaw-dropping nine goals for to one goal against.
“Individual accolades are great and in Dario’s case well-deserved,” said AFC Ann Arbor coach and sporting director Eric Rudland. “Even more importantly though, Dario’s performances have fueled positive results for our club and he is proving that he can be an effective two-way player.”
Photo credit: Bruno Postigo
The humble striker known as “Super Dario” deflected much of the attention from winning the award away from himself, instead preferring to credit the other lads in the locker room. A forward who helps out on the defensive side of the ball and shows extreme humility? This Suarez guy seems too good to be true. Luckily for Ann Arbor, he’s the real deal.
“Good things come together when you mix teamwork with passion,” Suarez said. “I am grateful for this recognition and thrilled to share this award with my teammates who made it all possible.”
Photo credit: Bruno Postigo
AFC Ann Arbor will attempt to keep its unblemished record in tact on the road tonight at Lansing United. The match will be live-streamed via Lansing’s YouTube page with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
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