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USL Playoffs: One player to watch on each of the 16 teams

By Carson A Merk

Jul 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique (3) defends Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Ariel Lassiter (46) as he heads to the goal in the second half of the game at the Rose Bowl. FC Barcelona won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique (3) defends Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Ariel Lassiter (46) as he heads to the goal in the second half of the game at the Rose Bowl. FC Barcelona won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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FC Cincinnati’s Sean Okoli

The 2016 USL Golden Boot winner, Sean Okoli leads the expansion Cincinnati club heading to the playoffs. His finishes were consistent, and sometimes unbelievable, even finding his way onto ESPN’s Top Ten which his early season scissor kick. After being moved from Seattle Sounders to New England Revolution, Okoli landed in the right spot.

He’s shown the ability to create offense, obviously finding the net himself, or freeing up teammates with his movement. Often playing in front of huge crowds in the Queen City, FC Cincinnati will be a tough out at home. Recently, MLS commissioner Don Garber has been rumored to be visiting the club, possibly about a future expansion. If and when that happens, you better believe Sean Okoli will be a big part of that leap.

Jun 17, 2015; Charleston, SC, USA; Orlando City midfielder Eric Avila (12) dribbles the ball as Charleston Battery midfielder Maikel Chang (12) defends during the first half at Blackbaud Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2015; Charleston, SC, USA; Orlando City midfielder Eric Avila (12) dribbles the ball as Charleston Battery midfielder Maikel Chang (12) defends during the first half at Blackbaud Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Charleston Battery’s Maikel Chang

Playing for one of the oldest soccer team’s in the United States, Maikel Chang brings youthful enthusiasm and creativity on the pitch. One of the club’s three Cuban players, Chang is great with the ball on his feet in the midfield, often providing the final unlocking pass, or getting it back to tap in a timely goal.

He finished 2016 with six goals, and six assists, earning the team’s MVP and offensive player of the year. Charleston’s defensive brand of soccer, combined with Chang’s creativity in the middle of the pitch make Charleston a possible sleeper to get to the USL Cup final.

October 2nd at 4pm EDT from Nippert Stadium. 

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