Smithfield, R.I. — Rhode Island FC goalkeeper Jackson Lee has been honored with a starting position in USL Championship Team of the Week 5.
This is Jackson Lee’s 1st career appearance in USL Championship Team of the Week and the first of this season.
Jackson Lee obtained a position in the USL Team of the Week 5 following his stellar performance in front of the crowd of 3,729 at Bulldog Stadium on Saturday night. Lee, who played the full 90 finished the match with 8.5 match rating along with Man of the Match honors according to Fotmob. Lee made 6 key saves throughout the match. His xGOT was a staggering 1.02. In regard to passing, Lee went 16/37 (43%) with 8/29 (28%) on accurate long balls. He made 4 diving saves, 2 saves were in his box, and acted as a sweeper 1 time. He totaled 5 accurate throws with 0 high claims and 13 recoveries whilst in net. He touched the ball 50 times throughout the match.
Along with his fantastic performance, Jackson Lee is up for save of the week as well. You can vote below!
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Rhode Island FC (0-2-1, 2pts. in USL Championship) are back to Rhode Island, this time in Smithfield, RI to face Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (0-1-3, 1 pt. in USL Championship) at Bulldog Stadium. The match kicks off Saturday, April 13th at 7:30p.m. on ESPN+