PAWTUCKET, RI– Rhode Island FC forwards JJ Williams & Albert Dikwa along with midfielders Clay Holstad & Jojea Kwizera have been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week 5 following Saturday night’s 3-0 victory over Oakland Roots.

This is Albert Dikwa’s first Team of the Week appearance this season.

This is Clay Holstad’s first Team of the Week appearance this season.

This is Jojea Kwizera’s first Team of the Week appearance this season.

This is JJ Williams’s second Team of the Week appearance this season.

JJ Williams looks on during a match versus Oakland Roots. Image Courtesy of GTVisual_ on Instagram.

JJ Williams obtained a position in the USL Championship Team of the Week 5 for his exceptional performance on Saturday afternoon. Williams, who played 87 minutes finished the match with an 8.4 rating according to Fotmob. Offensively, JJ had 1 goal on 3 shot attempts (33% shot accuracy). Williams had 39 touches during the match. The forward went 10/17 (59%) on accurate passes throughout the match. He went 1/4 (25%) on successful dribbles and was dispossessed 1 time during the match with 3 chances created. Williams defensively went 5/12 (42%) on tackles won & 8/12 (67%) on aerial duels won.  He was fouled 3 times and committed 3 fouls during the match.

Albert Dikwa celebrates with JJ Williams. Image Courtesy of RIFC.

Albert Dikwa obtained a position in the USL Championship Team of the Week 5 for his amazing performance on Saturday afternoon. Dikwa , who played 76 minutes finished the match with an 8.2 rating according to Fotmob. Offensively, Chico had 1 goal on 4 shot attempts (100% shot accuracy). Dikwa had 33 touches during the match. The forward went 10/20 (50%) on accurate passes throughout the match. He went 1/1 (100%) on successful dribbles and was dispossessed 1 time during the match with 0 chances created. Dikwa defensively went 4/6 (67%) on tackles won & 1/4 (25%) on aerial duels won.  He was fouled 2 times and committed 1 foul during the match.

Jojea Kwizera looks to make a play during a match versus Oakland Roots. Image Courtesy of GTVisual_ on Instagram.

Jojea Kwizera obtained a position in the USL Championship Team of the Week 5 for his astonishing performance on Saturday afternoon. Kwizera, who played 87 minutes finished the match with an 8.1 rating according to Fotmob. Offensively, Jojea had 1 assist during the match. Kwizera had 64 touches during the match. The midfielder went 34/39 (87%) on accurate passes throughout the match. He went 1/4 (25%) on successful dribbles and was dispossessed 2 times during the match with 2 chances created. Kwizera defensively went 6/15 (40%) on tackles won & had no aerial duels.  He was fouled 1 time and committed 2 fouls during the match.

Clay Holstad poses with fans after a match versus Oakland Roots. Image Courtesy of Rhode Island FC.

Clay Holstad obtained a position in the USL Championship Team of the Week 5 for his astounding performance on Saturday afternoon. Holstad, who played 34 minutes finished the match with an 8.6 rating according to Fotmob. Offensively, Clay had 1 goal on 1 shot attempt (100% shot accuracy) with 1 assist. Holstad had 44 touches during the match. The midfielder went 11/17 (65%) on accurate passes throughout the match. He went 1/2 (50%) on successful dribbles and was dispossessed 2 times during the match with 1 chance created. Holstad defensively went 7/11 (64%) on tackles won & 1/1 (100%) on aerial duels won.  He was fouled 3 times and committed 1 foul during the match.

RIFC Logo. Image Courtesy of Rhode Island FC.

Khano Smith and Rhode Island FC (1-1-2, 4 pts.) remain on the road to face USL League One side Portland Hearts of Pine in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The match will kick off at Franklin Athletic Complex in Portland, Maine on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00PM EST. For more USL Championship content, you can find it on ESPN+