Orange County SC’s Thomas Juel-Nielsen named to USL Team of the Week bench

Orange County SC were out of the USL Team of the Week last week due to their bye, but they are represented once again, as defender Thomas Juel-Nielsen received a Team of the Week bench honor following OC’s 1-0 win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday.

Juel-Nielsen has played in five games so far this season, four starts, and has settled in pretty well for Orange County. The 27-year-old Dane, in his first season in the league, has been dividing time in central defense with Alex Crognale and Walker Hume, a rotation of starter-quality center backs that is a real luxury for OC head coach Braeden Cloutier at this point.

Juel-Nielsen is the latest Orange County SC player recognized on the Team of the Week, with the load being spread around as the team are off to a top of the Western Conference start this season, with a 5-2-1 record through eight games.

Congratulations to Thomas, and here’s hoping OC can keep the personal and team run going.

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