Reno 1868 FC midfielder Chris Wehan was named USL Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, beating out Louisville City FC’s Richard Ballard and Bethlehem Steel FC’s Santi Moar.
Wehan led USL with 12 assists (tying a USL record), added eight goals and created 66 chances (third in the USL) throughout the regular season.
“I began the year sort of feeling sorry for myself after not being drafted,” Wehan said through the team’s press release. “But I was given a chance to be part of an incredible first season in Reno and become a better player by learning from Coach Russell and some of the veteran players.