Spokane Zephyr’s Emina Ekic, Hope Hisey named to USLS All-League first team

Spokane Zephyr midfielder Emina Ekic and goalkeeper Hope Hisey were named to the USL Super League All-League first team on Tuesday.

Ekic finished tied for fourth in the league in goals scored (10), second in assists (six) and third with 42 chances created. She also led the Zephyr in those three categories.

Hisey finished with 70 saves, first among all goalkeepers and six more than second-place Sarah Cox for Lexington. Hisey also shared the league lead in clean sheets with Dallas’ Madison White, with nine.

Spokane defender Sarah Clark earned second-team honors.

Clark, who totaled a league-best 1,701 passes on 85% accuracy, registered 146 clearances to lead Spokane, along with 35 interceptions and one assist in 2,250 minutes played.

With an 11-8-8 record, the Zephyr finished their first year in fifth place, missing out on the playoffs via tiebreaker.