TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League announced on Monday that Ottawa Fury FC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau has been voted the 2018 USL Goalkeeper of the Year. The Canadian international recorded a USL single-season record with 15 shutouts for Fury FC in 31 appearances to claim the honor.

Crepeau received 39 percent of the vote to claim the award, with Sacramento Republic FC’s Josh Cohen finishing second on 32 percent and Nashville SC’s Matt Pickens finishing third with 29 percent.

The 2018 USL Awards were voted on by team management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market. Voting was conducted following the conclusion of the 2018 USL regular season.

Crepeau spent the 2018 USL season on loan with Fury FC from Major League Soccer’s Montreal Impact and produced a stellar season that helped keep the side in contention for the USL Cup Playoffs until the final game of the regular season. Once again selected in Canada’s Men’s National Team squad last week for its upcoming Concacaf Nations League Qualifying contest with St. Kitts & Nevis, Crepeau drew high praise from Fury FC’s technical staff throughout the season.

“It is an honor to receive this award, and I am proud of having represented the city of Ottawa,” said Crepeau. “I would like to thank the Ottawa Fury FC organization, the fans, and most importantly, my teammates for their undying determination and support all season long.

“This season has provided me with a platform throughout the USA and Canada, I strongly believe this was the first step in allowing me to achieve my objectives and look to surpass them in the future.”