PORTLAND, Ore. --- Portland standout forward Benji Michel was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-American Second Team, it was announced on Thursday night. Michel led the Pilots this season with 11 goals to earn his first All-American recognition.
Michel opened the year by scoring a goal in six straight games, and he was named Top Drawer Soccer's National Player of the Week on Oct. 1. He ranks third nationally with seven game-winners, and he also had two assists for a total of 24 points. Michel scored the only goal during Portland's 1-0 win over UCLA in the NCAA First Round.