Testo, deRoux Selected to USL-1 All-League Second Team
Two players that have given it everythoing they had on a nightly basis, are recognized by the USL as David Testo and Stephen deRoux have both been named to the USL-1 All-League Second Team for 2009.
Testo played in virtually every Impact game this season and was a tenacious force with his opponents giving his team a chance to win on every night. deRoux showed his fortitude and passion by way of his speed, skill and smooth moves on the pitch. Despite missing 7 games due to an injury to his cheekbone, deRoux still managed to grab the attention of the coaches and the general managers in the USL.
Please read on for the official Impact press release.
MONTREAL – Midfielder David Testo and defender Stephen deRoux were selected Tuesday to the USL-1 All-League Second Team, which is determined on the basis of a vote by the coaches and the general managers of the USL. Testo, 28, is among the All-Leeague teams for the first time in his career. This season, the defensive midfielder was the most used player of the club, playing a total of 26 matches, all as a starter, for a total of 2,235 minutes.
deRoux, 25, is on the All-League teams for the second time in his career. Despite a cheekbone fracture that kept him out from seven games, from July 28 to August 23, he played 22 games as a left lateral defender, including 18 as a starter (1,655 minutes).
“Testo and deRoux fully deserve this nomination. It’s great that their efforts are recognized," commented Impact head coach Marc Dos Santos. “Testo is a player who always gives everything he has and who does it with a lot of heart. He shows great passion and puts a lot of intensity in his work. Furthermore, as a holding midfielder, he plays a position that goes more often than not unnoticed.”
« deRoux went through difficult moments at the beginning of the season but he rapidly found himself and adapted to the team. We believe that next year deRoux will become an even more well-rounded player.”
“It’s a nice recognition for the season performance, but you can’t really win any honours unless you have a good team that backs you,” explained Testo. “I’m lucky and grateful to be surrounded by a great staff and teammates. I’m happy about this recognition, considering the rollercoaster season we lived. Our energies are now on the Puerto Rico Islanders, against which we intend to continue playing to our full potential.”
USL-1 ALL-LEAGUE SECOND TEAM
G - Bill Gaudette - Puerto Rico Islanders
D - STEPHEN DEROUX - MONTREAL IMPACT
D - Cameron Knowles - Portland Timbers
D - John Krause - Puerto Rico Islanders
D - Mark Schulte - Carolina RailHawks
M - Martin Nash - Vancouver Whitecaps
M - Lawrence Olum - Minnesota Thunder
M - Jonathan Steele - Puerto Rico Islanders
M - DAVID TESTO - MONTREAL IMPACT
F - Marlon James - Vancouver Whitecaps
F - Eddie Johnson - Austin Aztex
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