Dan Metzger
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel James Metzger | ||
| Date of birth | August 6, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Holmdel, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls II | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2010 | Players Development Academy | ||
| 2010–2014 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| 2011–2014 | Maryland Terrapins | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2013 | Austin Aztex | 5 | (0) |
| 2015– | New York Red Bulls II | 16 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | United States U18 | 8 | (0) |
| 2012 | United States U20 | 7 | (1) |
| 2015– | United States U23 | 8 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 22, 2016. | |||
Daniel James Metzger (born March 9, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the New York Red Bulls II in United Soccer League.
Career
Early career
Metzger was a member of the Players Development Academy for two years before joining the New York Red Bulls Academy in 2010. He also spent four years at the University of Maryland between 2011 and 2014. In his four years with the Terrapins he made 88 appearances and scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists. [1] While at college, Metzger appeared for USL PDL club Austin Aztex during the 2013 season.[2]
Professional
Metzger was selected with the 42nd overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United.[3] He was released by the club during the preseason.
Metzger was signed by New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut for the club on April 4, 2015 in a 4-1 victory over Toronto FC II, the first victory in club history.[4] On June 23, 2015 Metzger was named USL Player of the Week for his performance for NYRBII in a 2-0 victory over Louisville City FC.[5] On April 22, 2016 Metzger scored his first goal as a professional, helping New York to a 1-0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads FC.[6]
International
Metzger has represented the United States at the U18, U20 and U23 level.[7]He helped the United States to a third-place finish at the 2015 Toulon Tournament.
Career statistics
- As of 22 April 2016
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | US Open Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2015 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Career total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
References
- ↑ "Dan Metzger Maryland Terrapins". umterps.com.
- ↑ "Dan Metzger PDL stats". uslpdl.com.
- ↑ "D.C. United makes two selections at 2015 MLS SuperDraft". dcunited.com. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Red Bulls II earn first victory in team history". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Dan Metzger named USL Player of the Week". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ↑ "NYRB II Extends Shutout Streak". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Metzger receives United States Under-23 call-up". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
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