Arizona United Rob Valentino named to the USL Team of the Week

Valentino helped Arizona United SC earn first shutout

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 14, 2015) – Arizona United Soccer Club defender and team captain, Rob Valentino, was named to the USL Team of the Week for his performance in Arizona United SC’s 1-0 road win over the Austin Aztex on April 11.

The victory was Arizona United SC’s third consecutive victory – the club is tied for first in the Western Conference – and the first shutout of the season.

Valentino anchored an impressive defensive performance from Arizona United SC, which allowed a season best of one shot on goal in the victory over the Austin Aztex.

Forward Long Tan, who scored the game winning goal against Austin, was named to the USL Team of the Week bench.

This is the first time Valentino has been named to the USL Team of the Week. He joins goalkeeper Carl Woszczynski and forward Dennis Chin as the only two Arizona United SC player who have been named. All three players were teammates together at Orlando City SC in 2014.

Up next for Arizona United SC is the Orange County Blues FC in fourth and final match of a four-match road trip to start the season. The match will commence on Saturday, April 18 at Anteater Stadium with kick off set for 7:00 p.m. PT. The match will be streamed live on arizonaunited.com, and fans are encouraged to attend Arizona United SC’s watch party at Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Scottsdale. Party starts at 6:00 p.m. with player appearances.

Arizona United SC makes its home debut at Scottsdale Stadium on April 25 against the Portland Timbers FC 2 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Season tickets to Arizona United SC matches start at $178 – $12 per match – while single-game tickets start at $15 per game. For ticketing information, contact the Arizona United SC front office by calling 623-594-9606 or info@arizonaunited.com. Additionally, all Arizona United SC home matches include free parking.

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