As if nine Save of the Week honors weren’t enough, Republic FC’s Danny Vitiello has now been named a finalist for the 2024 USL Championship Save of the Year. While there were many Vitiello stops that could have fit the bill for the league honor, one stands above the rest: a late extra-time save from Sacramento’s 1-0 win over Hartford Athletic on June 30.
As Hartford put numbers in the box to find the equalizer, the ball fell to Mamadou Dieng on the edge of the six-yard box. The striker put his shot on frame, but a snap save from Vitiello denied the opportunity at the goal line before Hartford’s second attempt sailed over the crossbar.
Fans can vote for Vitiello’s save now through Friday at 2:00 p.m. PT.
