MD Myers
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Dyan Myers | ||
| Date of birth | April 5, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Delran, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charleston Battery | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Philadelphia Union | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | High Point Panthers | 49 | (21) |
| 2022 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 18 | (13) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Ocean City Nor'easters | 19 | (6) |
| 2023 | New York City FC II | 28 | (19) |
| 2024– | Charleston Battery | 8 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 27, 2024 | |||
Matthew Dyan "MD" Myers (born April 5, 2001) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a striker for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.
Career[edit]
Youth[edit]
Myers grew up in Delran, New Jersey, and spent time with Philadelphia Union academy.[1][2]
College & amateur[edit]
In 2019, Myers attended High Point University where he played three seasons with the Panthers, scoring 21 goals and tallying eight assists in 49 appearances. He was joint leading scorer in Division I soccer during the 2020 season, and won numerous All-Big South honors including Big South First Team All Conference and Big South Offensive Player of the Year.[3] Myers transferred to Rutgers University in 2022, scoring 13 times in 18 appearances for the Scarlet Knights, earning Big Ten Player of the Year, and was named to the All-Big Ten First Team.[4]
While at college, Myers also appeared for USL League Two side Ocean City Nor'easters in both their 2021 and 2022 seasons.[5][6][7]
Professional[edit]
On December 21, 2022, Myers was drafted 66th overall in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC.[8][9] He signed with the club's MLS Next Pro side New York City FC II on March 31, 2023, ahead of their upcoming season.[10] Myers finished the season with 19 goals in 28 appearances,[11] winning the MLS Next Pro Golden Boot.[12] Myers transferred to USL Championship side Charleston Battery on February 1, 2024.[13][14]
References[edit]
- ^ Union, Philadelphia. "Academy | PhiladelphiaUnion.com". Philadelphia Union.
- ^ Ralph, Matthew (March 31, 2023). "Union Academy grad MD Myers signs with NYCFII". Philadelphia Soccer Now.
- ^ "MD Myers - 2020 - Men's Soccer". High Point University Athletics.
- ^ "MD Myers - Men's Soccer". Rutgers University Athletics.
- ^ "Ocean City Nor'easters | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Ocean City Nor'easters | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Five former Ocean City Nor'easters selected in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". Ocean City FC. December 23, 2022.
- ^ "The Daily Targum". The Daily Targum.
- ^ "Myers Drafted by NYC FC in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". Rutgers University Athletics.
- ^ FC, New York City. "New York City Football Club Announces Players Signed to NYCFC II Contracts for Upcoming MLS NEXT Pro Season". New York City FC.
- ^ "Matthew Dylan Myers | MLSsoccer.com". mlsnextpro.
- ^ "NYCFC II striker MD Myers wins MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot". Hudson River Blue. September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Battery acquire Golden Boot winner MD Myers from New York City FC II".
- ^ FC, New York City. "New York City FC II Transfers Forward MD Myers to USL Championship side Charleston Battery". New York City FC.
- 2001 births
- Living people
- Soccer players from New Jersey
- Men's association football forwards
- American men's soccer players
- High Point Panthers men's soccer players
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's soccer players
- New York City FC draft picks
- New York City FC II players
- Ocean City Nor'easters players
- Charleston Battery players
- MLS Next Pro players
- USL Championship players
- USL League Two players
- People from Delran Township, New Jersey
- Soccer players from Burlington County, New Jersey