Donovan Pines wins Barnsley’s Player, Goal of the Month awards for March

Donovan Pines has received two top honors during his early time at English League One side Barnsley.

Pines earned Player and Goal of the Month awards Thursday after making a pair of impressive performances last March. The former DC United defender made the move to Barnsley in January and overall has made four appearances for the club.

“I just want to put forward my best effort, on and off the field,” Pines said in a club interview. “I just want to do my best in everything I do and I was able to do very well in the games that I played and score two goals which is very, very amazing.”

“I’ve had so much support from the players, to the staff, the fans and the organization,” he added. “They all were behind me and that’s really drove my confidence and my commitment.”

Pines, 26, debuted for Barnsley on February 17th, logging 30 minutes off the bench in a 2-1 triumph over Fleetwood Town.

The U.S. men’s national team defender scored in back-to-back appearances last March against Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers respectively. His stunning strike against Bolton earned him Goal of the Month honors.

An injury has forced Pines to the sidelines over the past five matches, but the defender will hope to be back on the field prior to season’s end.

Barnsley sits fifth in the League One standings and are seven points clear in the race for a promotion playoff spot. Up next for Neill Collins’ men is a trip to Charlton Athletic on Saturday.