2012 USL PRO Season Review

Charleston were the surprise winners of the 2012 USL Pro playoffs after heavy favorites Orlando were beaten by finalists Wilmington in the Semi-Finals. Orlando dominated the regular season and the leagues prospect list led by defender Luke Boden, midfielder Jamie Watson, forward Dennis Chin and League MVP and top prospect Kevin Molino, a 22 year old attacking midfielder from Trinidad. A few players were loaned out to USL Pro clubs from the MLS clubs including New York Red Bulls forward Corey Hertzog and there are now talks of creating a more closer relationship between the two leagues to allow more MLS players to develop via this opportunity.

Final Standings

Top Individual Player's Statistics for League based on Minutes Played

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Other Statistical Leaders
Goals: Chin (Orl) 11, Paterson (Chr) 10, Luzunaris (Orl) 9, Hertzog (Wil) 9.
Headed Goals: 12 players with 2.
Free Kick Goals: Paterson (Chr) 2, Hertzog (Wil) 1, Mechack (Orl) 1, Mellor (Har) 1. 
Goals Outside Box: Paterson (Chr) 4, Hertzog (Wil) 3, 5 players with 2. 
Assists: Banks (Roc) 7, Molino (Orl) 6, Hertzog (Wil) 5, 2 players with 4.
Shots on Target: Paterson (Chr) 26, Bardsley (Day) 26, Hertzog (Wil) 25, 2 players with 23.
Game Winners: Luzunaris (Orl) 5, Cuevas (Chr) 4, Budnyy (Wil) 4, 3 players with 3.
Fouls Committed: Harada (Pit) 35, Bardsley (Day) 35, Sanyang (Chr) 31, 2 players with 30.
Yellow Cards: Katic (Pit) 9, Russell (LA) 8, Copier (Day) 7, 4 players with 6.
Red Cards: Galindo (LA) 2, Hoffer (Chr) 2, 23 players with 1.

2012 Top 10 Players based on Statistical Output & Long Term Player Value
 1. Kevin Molino - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-1-kevin-molino.html
 2. Corey Hertzog - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-2-corey-hertzog.html
 3. JC Banks - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-3-jc-banks.html
 4. Jamie Watson - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-4-jamie-watson.html
 5. Jose Cuevas - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-5-jose-cuevas.html
 6. Dennis Chin - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-6-dennis-chin.html
 7. Gibson Bardsley - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-7-gibson-bardsley.html
 8. Luke Boden - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-8-luke-boden.html
 9. Bilal Duckett - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-9-bilal-duckett.html
10. Tony Roberts - http://enbsports.blogspot.ca/2012/10/usl-pro-10-tony-roberts.html