MIAMI, Florida – The 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League group stage has come to an end for the 16 teams involved in League B. There were many great performances during the March window of games, yet these 11 players stood out the most at their respective positions.
GK Nicholas Townsend, Antigua & Barbuda – Townsend was excellent in both games for the Benna Boys, a 1-0 win over Guadeloupe and a narrow 2-1 loss with Barbados. He made a total of 13 saves in the window.
DF Edarlyn Reyes, Dominican Republic – Reyes was as active as they come for a defender, with a goal on 10 shots and an assist for the Dominican Republic, who drew 1-1 at French Guiana and defeated Belize 2-0.
DF Alvin Jones, Trinidad & Tobago – Jones completed 26 of 27 passes in the 3-0 win at the Bahamas, plus three steals, a clearance and an assist.
DF Nicolas Samayoa, Guatemala – Guatemala captured first place in Group D thanks in part to Samayoa, who played in the 2-1 win at Belize and the 4-0 home win versus French Guiana. Samayoa had a goal, three steals and seven clearances.
MF Shaquan Clarke, Barbados – No player had more steals during the window than Clarke, who amassed 26 over the two games for the Bajan Tridents. He also had a clearance and completed almost 90 percent of his passes.
MF Joevin Jones, Trinidad & Tobago – Jones was stellar for the Soca Warriors, scoring in the 3-0 win at Bahamas and supplying the lone Trinidad & Tobago goal in the 1-1 draw with Nicaragua. He had two steals and completed 94 percent of his passes.
MF Derrick Etienne Jr., Haiti – The Haitian midfield stalwart was key in defense with 15 steals, while also productive going forward with a goal and an assist, as Haiti beat Montserrat 4-0 and Bermuda 3-1 to win Group B.
MF Matias Moldskred Belli, Nicaragua – Nicaragua won promotion to League A as the winner of Group C and Moldskred was a big reason why, with a goal, assist and clearance, as Nicaragua topped St. Vincent & the Grenadines 4-1 and drew Trinidad & Tobago 1-1.
FW Frantzdy Pierrot, Haiti – Pierrot had a goal in each Haiti victory, plus a steal while completing more than 84 percent of his passes.
FW Ariagner Smith, Nicaragua – Smith had a goal in each game for Nicaragua on nine shots in helping Nicaragua win their group and earn promotion to League A.
FW Yasnier Matos, Cuba – Matos’ goal in the finale versus Guadeloupe made all the difference for Cuba, who won Group A with a 1-0 victory. Matos completed 70 percent of his passes in two games.
