The first weekend of the 2023 USL Championship season not only produced a ton of goals across the league, but also some exceptional strikes that lit up the league’s social media channels. I chose the 4 best. You can vote on multiple platforms this year to win the USL Championship Goal of the Week honors, including the official his USL app.
Voting ends Thursday, March 16 at 12:00 PM ET.
USL Championship Fan’s Choice Goals of the Week – Week 1
Lamar Batista (SA) – #SAvOAK, March 11, 2023: The centre-back produced superb technique with a direct bicycle kick from a corner kick during the first-half interruption period to cement San Antonio’s lead at Toyota Field.
Florian Valot (MIA) – #MIAvTUL, 3/11/23: The French playmaker took control with one touch and fired a ferocious shot from over 30 yards out into the top left corner of the Ricardo Silva stadium net.
Tommy Williamson (LDN) – #MEMvLDN, March 11, 2023: Autozone Park visitors combined for beautiful interaction as Zach Ryan’s flick pass gave Williamson a low finish en route to his first goal of the 2023 season.
Ricky Lewis (RGV) – #RGVvLV, March 12, 2023: The Toros winger capped the week with a spectacular solo effort as he cut in from right foot to left foot in the top corner of the penalty area and shot into the top left corner of the net at HEB Park.