PAWTUCKET, RI– Rhode Island FC goalkeeper Koke Vegas & Head Coach Khano Smith have been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week 11 following Saturday night’s 3-0 victory over Tampa Bay Rowdies.

This is Koke Vegas’ first Team of the Week appearance this season.

Koke Vegas commands his box during a match. Image Courtesy of RIFC.

Koke Vegas was given a spot on Team of the Week 11 following his glorious performance on Saturday night versus Tampa Bay Rowdies. Vegas, who played the full 90 minutes in net, received an 8.4 match rating according to Fotmob. Throughout the match, Vegas went 25/33 (76%) on pass accuracy and went 6/14 (43%) on long-ball accuracy. He registered 5 saves, 3 of which were diving saves and 1 time he acted as a sweeper. He made 5 throws, 2 high claims, and had 6 recoveries throughout the match. He touched the ball 45 times and conceded 0 goals.

RIFC Logo. Image Courtesy of Rhode Island FC.

Khano Smith and Rhode Island FC remain on the road to face Eastern Conference side Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The match will kick off at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 31st 7:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 29th. For more USL Championship content, you can find it on ESPN+