MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis 901 FC Forward Marlon Santos earned top honors after a stellar performance across the month of May.
The Brazilian native was voted as USL Championship player of the month for May after producing five goals and three assists in four undefeated matched for 901 FC throughout the month, contributing to eight of team's 10 goals in May.
“We are delighted for Marlon, he has put in a lot of work in preseason and throughout the start of the year and he now getting his rewards,” said Assistant Sporting Director Caleb Patterson-Sewell. “We look forward to watching Marlon lead us to more victories this season.”
Marlon leads the club with six goals, five assists, 13 shots on target and 112 duels won this season as a breakout star in the central forward position. He's currently tied for second in the league with 11 goal contributions.
“I am delighted that Marlon has won this award in recognition of his incredible level of performance throughout May,” Head Coach Stephen Glass said. “Since the decision was made to move him to a new position, he has truly excelled, and we are all pleased that he has been named Player of the Month. Marlon’s individual award is a good indicator of the performance of the team overall and we now look to continue the good work and embrace the challenges ahead in the Western Conference."
Marlon earned 31 percent of a weighted poll that included the USL Championship Technical Committee, a national panel of independent media representing every USL market and an online fan vote held at USLChampionship.com.
Memphis 901 FC return home on Saturday, when they host Western Conference leaders New Mexico United at 7:30 p.m.
"They're one of the best teams in the league, East and West. We felt it when we were there last year. They'll be confident and fresh. We'll be ready. It'll be a great challenge and I think it'll be a good game," Glass said. "Hopefully, we get the backing of the fans like we did tonight, and we'll excite them like we did tonight."