MD Myers continued his hot run in MLS Next Pro, scoring the equalizer for New York City FC II in a shootout loss at the Chicago Fire II. The former Rutgers star forward has enjoyed an incredibly successful first season of professional soccer with NYCFC.
In fact, after his goal on Wednesday night, Myers now leads MLS Next Pro with 16 goals on the season. Given his form his season, his recent performances could see him knocking on the door of a first-team call-up.
Myers has six goals in the last three games, this latest was a stoppage-time header off a corner kick.
MLS Next Pro is in its first season as the developmental/reserve league for MLS.
🚨 STOPPAGE TIME MADNESS 🚨
Matt Myers collects the rebound to equalize! @NYCFCII pic.twitter.com/nVv3UanNkh
— MLS NEXT Pro (@MLSNEXTPRO) August 17, 2023
In his one season at Rutgers, Myers spearheaded an attack that led Rutgers to win the Big Ten Tournament and earn a place in the NCAA Tournament.
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He scored 13 goals and had seven assists in the regular season and was the unanimous selection as the Big Ten Player of the Year.
NYCFC took him in the third round of the MLS Super Draft.
Following the late equalizer from Myers, NYCFC II lost to the Fire II in a shootout.
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