JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Down two goals to nothing at halftime, Jacksonville Armada FC forward Pascal Millien led a furious second-half comeback against the New York Cosmos on Saturday. After tallying two goals and an assist in the second half, Millien was named the North American Soccer League (NASL) Player of the Week.
"It makes you feel great as a player to get an honor like this," Millien said. "After a great performance over the weekend, I know I have to just keep working hard, and nothing is impossible. It was important for our team to show we could perform like that against such a strong team like the Cosmos."
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The Haiti international did all of his damage in a 30-minute span of Saturday's 3-3 draw at Shuart Stadium in Hempstead.
"I was very proud of the way our team played in New York," said Armada FC head coach Guillermo Hoyos. "Pascal picked a great time to have his best performance of the season. He has worked hard to become a key part of our attack, and I look forward to seeing how he and our team continue to progress as we head into the Fall Season."
Millien, finished the Spring Season with four goals and will now focus on international duty. He was named to Haiti's provisional roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will link up with his national team as they prepare for the tournament.