RENO, Nev. — Reno 1868 FC's Chris Wehan can add yet another accomplishment to his USL Rookie of the Year campaign.
Wehan was officially named USL Assist Champion on Monday after leading the league with 12 assists this season Those 12 assists tied a league-high (Matt Dallman, 2013). and helped Reno create one of the top attacks in all of U.S. Soccer.
An undrafted rookie from New Mexico, Wehan also added eight goals during the regular season, including one in each of Reno's final two matches. Wehan ranked third in the USL in chances created with 66 chances created this season.
Wehan was named one of the Top 5 Rookies by the USL this season and was voted Midseason Rookie of the Year by USL fans. Leading up to the Sacramento Republic FC match, Wehan spent time training with the San Jose Earthquakes.
Wehan is also one of the few players this year to record at least two goals and two assists in the same match. He recorded two goals and two assists during Reno's record-breaking 9-0 win over LA Galaxy II on July 3.
Wehan, Golden Boot winner Dane Kelly and the rest of Reno 1868 FC are back in action on Saturday at Greater Nevada Field as the team hosts OKC Energy FC. Kickoff is at 5:25 p.m. and the first 2,000 fans through the rotunda entrance will receive a free hand-clapper.