Tuesday June 10, 2008
ATLANTA—The Silverbacks' Scott Buete was named to the USL-1 weekly Best 11 team Tuesday for his tireless midfield work in the club's 1-1 draw versus Puerto Rico last Friday.

The honor is his first of the season, and fourth in his three years with the club. Following the 2007 season Buete was named team Most Valuable Player.

Buete is the sixth Silverback to earn the honor this season, joining  Matt Bobo, David Hayes, Jason McLaughlin, and Ansu Toure (twice), and Mac Kandji.

Charleston's Aaron King was named Player of the Week for his goal and assist in the Battery's 3-1 win over Montreal.

Buete and the Silverbacks (3-3-3, are in action tonight, taking on PDL side Austin Aztex in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in Austin. The side then travels to Portland Thursday and Minnesota Saturday for league fixtures.  The Portland and Minnesota games can be seen live or on demand at www.USLLive.com.

The Silverbacks return to Silverbacks Park June 21 to host the Puerto Rico Islanders.

USL-1 Week Eight Best 11

G Josh Saunders, Miami: Two shutouts, 12 saves in two road draws
D Leonard Griffin, Portland: Led team in 0-0 draw against Minnesota
D John Greenfield, Minnesota: Led team in 0-0 draw at Portland
D Tiger Fitzpatrick, Rochester: Led team in 0-0 draw against Miami
M Martin Nash, Vancouver: Goal in 3-1 win over Portland
M Ian Fuller, Charleston: Goal in 3-1 win over Montreal
M Scott Buete, Atlanta: Led team in 1-1 draw against Puerto Rico
M Noah Delgado, Puerto Rico: Goal in 1-1 draw at Atlanta
F Sebastien LeToux, Seattle: Goal in 3-1 win over Minnesota
F Aaron King, Charleston: Goal, assist in 3-1 win over Montreal
F Eduardo Sebrango, Vancouver: Goal, assist in 3-1 win over Portland