Mitch Taintor celebrates his goal against Reno 1868 FC. (Courtesy of USL Championship)
The goal was one that most center backs dream of, never mind attempt.
Mitch Taintor (Storrs, Conn.), in full stride, took a touch to settle the ball and unleashed a 35-yard volley to the top corner, eventually earning USL Championship Goal of the Week honors. Still, Taintor said it was bittersweet that Sacramento Republic dropped the league match, 4-1, match against Reno 1868 FC last weekend.
“It was trying to show them how well the center backs can do it, but no it was one of those where I had the perfect bounce and I didn't have to break my stride,” Taintor said. “In training, I like to get forward just like every other center back likes to get forward as well.”
