Huntsville City FC’s Pacius named MLS NEXT Pro player of the week

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September 18, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville City Football Club forward Woobens Pacius has been named Player of Matchweek 27, MLS NEXT Pro announced today.

Pacius was honored for his three-goal performance in HCFC’s 6-3 win over Atlanta United 2 last Sunday.

Pacius recorded the third hat trick in club history, joining Azaad Liadi and Jony Bolaños as the only Boys in Blue to score three goals in a match. He is the only player in Huntsville history to record a hat trick on the road.

A native of Terrebonne, Quebec, Pacius is tied for second on the team in goals this season (seven) with Forster Ajago.

Pacius, 23, is the third Huntsville player to win a weekly award this season, following Bolaños winning MLS NEXT Pro Player of Matchweek 13 and forward Tristan Tropeano winning MLS NEXT Pro Rising Star of Matchweek 24.

The Boys in Blue will be back in action Sunday when they host FC Cincinnati 2 at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. Tickets to the final home game of the 2024 season can be purchased here. Kickoff is 6 p.m.

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