Alumni in the Pros: September 21

Alumni of the Clemson men’s soccer program produced another well-rounded effort across the landscape of professional soccer this past week!

MLS Recap

Tommy McNamara earned the start in the midfield for the New England Revolution as his side faced off against New York City FC. McNamara logged 66 minutes before exiting the match.

Amadou Dia entered the match for Sporting KC in the 48th minute in his team’s contest against FC Dallas. Sporting KC fell, 3-2.

48' second @usbank sub sees @Amadou_iT11 on for Martins. #SKCvFCD pic.twitter.com/QPW84AJA5V

— Sporting KC (@SportingKC) September 19, 2020

Andrew Tarbell was on the bench for the Columbus Crew in their 2-0 victory over Nashville SC.

Joe Bendik was a member of the Philadelphia Union’s bench as they defeated the Montreal Impact by a final score of 4-1.

USL Championship

Jack Metcalf played a full 90 minutes along San Diego Loyal’s backline as his team earned a 3-2 victory over Phoenix Rising FC. Metcalf contributed two successful crosses, one tackle and three clearances as the Loyal earned a massive three points.

+3 pts…..we go again on Wednesday in LA https://t.co/Yq0ySWqGyB

— Jack Metcalf (@JackPezMet) September 20, 2020

Phanuel Kavita sported the captain’s armband as Saint Louis FC earned a 3-2 victory over Sporting KC II. Kavita contributed a clearance and an interception as the leader along his side’s backline.

Patrick Bunk-Andersen earned the start along the backline for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and played 87 minutes in his side’s 1-0 victory. Bunk-Andersen registered four tackles and made one clearance in the match.

Kyle Murphy entered the match for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the 68th minute as his squad earned a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United 2. Murphy completed 83% of his passes during his 22 minutes of action.

Cody Mizell earned the start in net for New Mexico United against Colorado Springs Switchbacks SC.

Malick Mbaye was on the bench for North Carolina FC’s match against Charlotte Independence.

USL League One 

Tanner Dieterich was on fire last week. The past two weeks have seen Dieterich score in two of his three matches and following his second professional goal, Dieterich was named the Chattanooga Red Wolves Player of the Match!

In today’s 2-0 victory over Union Omaha our Man of the Match is @tannerd5❗️
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S/O @rzacarias7 for opening the goal tab for today’s match by penetrating the defense that used to hold the record for fewest conceded goals and led Omaha to @uslleagueone’s longest winning streak. pic.twitter.com/j9LTIPDoiT

— Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (@ChattRedWolves) September 15, 2020

Dieterich’s second goal was the game-winner over Union Omaha and was registered in the 62nd minute. (Skip to 2:03 in the video below to see Dieterich’s goal.)

FULL TIME:@ChattRedWolves (2)@Union_Omaha (0)#CHAvOMA | https://t.co/whhkagcEt7 pic.twitter.com/LcVCw2U534

— USL League One (@USLLeagueOne) September 15, 2020

For his excellent play last week, Dieterich was a member of the USL League One Team of the Week!

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— USL League One (@USLLeagueOne) September 15, 2020

Paul Clowes and Greenville Triumph SC squared off against Dieterich and Chattanooga Red Wolves SC over the weekend in a battle for postseason positioning. Clowes and the Triumph emerged victorious following a 1-0 result. Clowes earned 76 minutes of game action, while Dieterich played a full 90 minutes.

MLS SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Sept. 23

• New England Revolution v. Montreal Impact – 5 p.m. – TVA Sports, MLS LIVE on ESPN+, NBC Sports Boston.
• FC Cincinnati v. Philadelphia Union – 7:30 p.m. — MLS LIVE on ESPN+, Star64, PHL17.
• Columbus Crew SC v. Minnesota United FC – 7:30 p.m. — MLS LIVE on ESPN+, FOX Sports Ohio, FOX Sports North Plus.
• Sporting Kansas City v. Orlando City SC – 7:30 p.m. – FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports App, MLS LIVE on DAZN.
• Inter Miami CF v. New York Red Bulls – 8 p.m. — MLS LIVE on ESPN+, MLS LIVE on DAZN, MyTV33 (Miami), MSG.

Sunday, Sept. 27

• D.C. United v. New England Revolution – 7 p.m. — MLS LIVE on ESPN+, WJLA 24/7 News, NBC Sports Boston.
• Philadelphia Union v. Inter Miami CF – 7:30 p.m. — MLS LIVE on ESPN+, MLS LIVE on DAZN, MyTV33 (Miami), UniMas Miami, PHL17.
• Toronto FC v. Columbus Crew SC – 7:30 p.m. – TSN2, MLS LIVE on ESPN+, Fox Sports Ohio.
• Colorado Rapids v. Sporting Kansas City – 9 p.m. — MLS LIVE on ESPN+, MLS LIVE on DAZN, Altitude, FOX Sports KC.

USL Championship SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Sept. 23

• Indy Eleven v. Saint Louis FC – 7 p.m.
• Memphis 901 FC v. North Carolina FC – 8 p.m.
• LA Galaxy II v. San Diego Loyal – 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26

• Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v. Hartford Athletic – 7 p.m.
• Birmingham Legion FC v. North Carolina FC – 7:30 p.m.
• The Miami FC v. Tampa Bay Rowdies – 7:30 p.m.
• Saint Louis FC v. Louisville City FC – 8 p.m.
• El Paso Locomotive FC v. New Mexico United – 9 p.m.

USL League One SCHEDULE

Friday, Sept. 25

• Greenville Triumph SC v. North Texas SC – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26

• Forward Madison FC v. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC – 2 p.m.