Dario Suarez Named NPSL Player of the Week
Dario Suarez has been named NPSL Mitre National Player of the Week after recording four goals during Week 10 for AFC Ann Arbor. The winner of this national honor is determined by a vote of media members from across the country. It is awarded every week during the regular season.
NPSL Soccer News: AFC Ann Arbor forward Dario Suarez has received the eleventh Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season.
“Good things come together when you mix teamwork with passion,” said Suarez. “I am grateful for this recognition and thrilled to share this award with my teammates who made it all possible.”
Suarez recorded a four-goal weekend and now has six goals in four games.
“Individual accolades are great and in Dario’s case well-deserved,” said AFC Ann Arbor head coach & 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.”
Suarez joined AFC Ann Arbor in the spring of 2016 for the club’s inaugural year in the NPSL. The Cuban native previously represented his home country’s national team, being called up for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
In his first season with The Mighty Oak of Association Football Club Ann Arbor, “Super Dario” shared the Great Lakes West Conference Golden Boot; helped the team earn second in the conference as well as their first playoff berth and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup bid. He was also recognized by the team as the Offensive MVP and Team MVP.
Suarez returned to Ann Arbor for the 2017 campaign as he continues his streak this year.
Photo Credit: Bruno Postigo
