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Ten MLS loanees to watch in the USL

By Carson A Merk

Sep 30, 2014; Sandy, UT, USA; Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Lalo Fernandez (1) punches the ball during the second half against the Sacramento Republic FC at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won the game 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2014; Sandy, UT, USA; Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Lalo Fernandez (1) punches the ball during the second half against the Sacramento Republic FC at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won the game 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 28, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) and Montreal Impact forward Romario Williams (17) during the second half against the Orlando City SC at the Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) and Montreal Impact forward Romario Williams (17) during the second half against the Orlando City SC at the Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /

Charleston Battery’s Romario Williams (Montreal Impact)

The 3rd overall pick in the 2015 MLS Superdraft, Romario Williams has filled big shoes so far this season for Charleston. After the team lost the USL’s all time leading scorer Dane Kelly to Swope Park Rangers, they were gifted another Jamaican, Williams, to help fill the void. He has certainly done his part, scoring nine goals and adding one assist so far in 2016.

His hold up play and finishing as the target man have consistently shown through during his loan from north of the border. He’s fit in well with the legendary USL side, and will look to continue to spark the offense for the defensive stalwart Battery.

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Portland Timbers FC 2’s Neco Brett (Portland Timbers)

A speedster from Jamaica, Neco Brett has used his pace to start off his professional career on the right foot. He leads Timbers 2 with five goals, and has added two assists. The Timbers took him in the second round of this year’s MLS Superdraft, and his comfort on the ball, combined with his natural speed, have made for a tough to tackle supporting attacker who isn’t scared to push the tempo.

He’s represented the junior Reggae Boyz at the U-17 and U-20 level. He will try to make his way to the senior national squad, as he’s trying to make his way to the first team in the Pacific Northwest. Brett is must see TV due to his pace, power, and creativity finishing chances.

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