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Márquez, Ayoze, And Starikov Named to NASL Team of the Week

Published Sep 20, 2017

New York Cosmos midfielder, Javi Márquez, defender, Ayoze, and forward, Eugene Starikov, were named to the NASL Team of the Week for Week 8 of the 2017 Fall Season.

All three players had a vital role in orchestrating the Cosmos' comeback against Jacksonville Armada FC last Sunday. With 11 minutes left in regulation time, Márquez connected to a Juan Arango chip to net in a half-volley for his fourth goal of the year. The Spaniard, who got his fifth TOTW award in the Regular Season, also earned Emirates Man of the Match honors.

Ayoze assisted Eugene Starikov's 89th minute header, as well as Juan Guerra's stoppage time stunner, which tied the score at 3-3. Ayoze now totals five assists in the Regular Season, leading the Cosmos in this category. He earned his fourth TOTW nod in 2017.

Starikov, who tallied his second Cosmos goal, connected to Ayoze's delivery in the center of the box, jumping to head the ball in under the crossbar. The forward's performance earned him his first NASL award.

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