FC Edmonton's Matt VanOekel, Ottawa's Jamar Dixon, and Tampa Bay's Eric Avila starred in Week 12

The Championship race remained tight after the results in Week 12 after several important individual performances. FC Edmonton goalkeeper Matt VanOekel shined between the goalposts once more, while Ottawa Fury FC midfielder Jamar Dixon played the role of provider on more than one occasion. For the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Eric Avila scored a key goal.

Here is the full list of the members on the NASL Team of the Week:

GK: Matt VanOekel (FC Edmonton) – The Eddies shot-stopper continued his stellar run of form and kept two clean sheets in Week 12. FC Edmonton earned a pair of scoreless draws and VanOekel made several incredible saves in the waning moments against the New York Cosmos. His efforts also netted him Player of the Week.

DEF: Carlos Mendes (New York Cosmos) – On the same night he appeared for the 100th time for the club, Mendes helped slow down the Eddies en route to a 0-0 draw. He made four interceptions and won three duels in the center of the Cosmos’ defense.

DEF: Sebastian Ibeagha (Rayo OKC) – The defender played a large part in Rayo OKC earning two draws – 0-0 at FC Edmonton and 1-1 at home to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers – in Week 12. Across the two games, he made nine clearances and four interceptions, while winning 10 duels. He was also perfect in tackles against Fort Lauderdale, winning all four attempts.

DEF: Nana Attakora (Fort Lauderdale Strikers) – He helped marshal the defense as the Strikers extended their unbeaten run to seven games. Attakora won all three of his duels, was successful in both of his tackles, and made seven clearances.

MID: Don Smart (Indy Eleven) – He scored the game-winning goal as Indy Eleven remained unbeaten at home for 15 straight games. Smart also created two chances and helped out defensively winning three duels and making two interceptions.

MID: Jackie Marrero (Puerto Rico FC) – The Puerto Rican international scored his first NASL goal in a 3-3 draw with Jacksonville Armada FC. He also created two chances during the game.

MID: Jamar Dixon (Ottawa Fury FC) – The Canadian international helped spark Ottawa Fury FC’s comeback win over Minnesota United. Dixon picked up two assists, on Ottawa’s second and third goal, in the 3-2 victory.

MID: Eric Avila (Tampa Bay Rowdies) – The midfielder found the back of the net in the first half and his goal stood up as the winner in the 1-0 victory over the Carolina RailHawks. He created four chances for his teammates in the game and won four of his five duels, was successful on both tackle attempts, and made two interceptions.

FWD: Ryan Williams (Ottawa Fury FC) – He scored Ottawa’s equalizer before the side went on to win the game in Minnesota. He also created two chances and won five of his six duels in the contest.

FWD: Ben Fisk (FC Edmonton) – The young Canadian international was dynamic in both games he started in during Week 12. Fisk came close to scoring on several occasions and was an attacking outlet for the Eddies during the club;s two draws.

FWD: Charles Eloundou (Jacksonville Armada FC) – The Cameroonian international scored for Jacksonville in the draw with Puerto Rico. He also assisted the Armada FC’s third goal of the game.