September 5, 2012
FINAL THREE
Hertzog named a finalist for USL PRO MVP

Red Bulls forward Corey Hertzog was named one of the third finalists for the USL PRO League MVP, the league announced on Wednesday.

Hertzog, who is playing for the Wilmington Hammerhead on loan, scored two goals in the 4-2 semifinal win that eliminated defending champions from the playoffs last weekend

The MVP and other league awards will be announced at the USL PRO championship luncheon in Charleston, S.C. on Friday.

The Hammerheads and Charleston Battery will play for the league title on Saturday.

The award finalists:

Most Valuable Player

Dennis Chin, Orlando City

Corey Hertzog, Wilmington Hammerheads

Kevin Molino, Orlando City

Rookie of the Year

Bryan Burke, Los Angeles Blues

Jose Cuevas, Charleston Battery

Lucky Mkosana, Harrisburg City Islanders

Bryce Taylor, Wilmington Hammerheads

Coach of the Year

Adrian Heath, Orlando City

Mark Steffens, Charlotte Eagles

Ivar van Dinteren, Dayton Dutch Lions

Defender of the Year

Troy Roberts, Rochester Rhinos

Rob Valentino, Orlando City

William Yomby, Richmond Kickers

Goalkeeper of the Year

Miguel Gallardo, Orlando City

Kristian Nicht, Rochester Rhinos

Nick Noble, Harrisburg City Islanders