Earlier this week, Republic FC made its first addition to the squad for the 2024 season, bringing in USL League One Player of the Year Trevor Amann from Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC. A proven scorer through two professional seasons, Amann not only claimed the League One Golden Boot with his 23 regular season goals, but his 27 goals across all competitions ranked among the most of any professional player in the United States.
With the Colorado native set to come westward, have a look at some of his top strikes from 2023.
For the season, Amann was one of the most dangerous players in League One through the air, with six headed goals. The first two scores here highlight that effort, as he rises above the entire Knoxville and Omaha backlines – not easy for any striker in a crowded penalty area expecting service. For contrast, the 2023 USL Championship leader in aerial scores netted just four by way of the header.
His ability to make an impact more than once throughout a game was a constant factor for his squad. For the year, he tallied eight multi-score games – something never accomplished in the history of even the USL Championship – with seven braces and one hat trick. Further, his longest scoring drought was only three games.
In addition, a deadly left foot, strong play in space, and one of the best conversion rates of any attacker in USL at 22% always serves players well. Highlighted here by goals against North Carolina FC and Forward Madison, Amann takes advantage of every inch provided to him by the opposing backline, before putting untouchable shots by the keeper each time. Against Union Omaha, a 30+ yard attempt went cleanly into the net as he caught the keeper off his line.