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Rutgers men’s soccer: Former Scarlet Knight MD Myers is making a transfer move from New York City FC

Rutgers men’s soccer alum MD Myers is heading to the USL.

MD Myers was transferred by New York City FC to the Charleston Battery on Thursday, bringing the former Rutgers star to one of the best teams in the USL.

The Battery play in the USL Championship, one level down from MLS. For the former Rutgers forward, it is a step up in competition and could lead to a move to MLS if he continues the high-level he showed in 2023.

Prior to joining NYCFC, Myers played one year with Rutgers in 2022 as a transfer addition but it was certainly memorable. He scored 14 goals for the Scarlet Knights and helped them to capture the Big Ten Tournament, the first in program history.

He was selected No. 66 overall in the 2023 MLS Super Draft.

Last season for NYCFCII, the reserve team that plays in MLS Next Pro, Myers had 19 goals and five assists in 28 games played. He made the MLS Next Pro Best XI and tied for the developmental league as the leading scorer.

Myers has a nose for goal and is a sound finisher. His movement off the ball, with the ability to play off the defender’s back shoulder, is a hallmark of his game.

At Rutgers, he was routinely man-marked by the opposition and frequently drew two defenders when he was in the box.

Former Rutgers star MD Myers made the most of his first season with New York City FC II

MD Myers, a former Rutgers standout, is getting props from MLS Next Pro.

During the 2022 campaign, MD Myers dazzled Rutgers soccer fans with his scoring ability. As a result, he was drafted in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by New York FC City.

And in his first full season, Myers showed his potential by being named to the ‘Best XI’ in the MLS Next Pro. The league is the developmental arm of MLS.

The New Jersey native was a scoring machine for NYCFC II as he recorded 19 goals. Myers certainly was not afraid of shooting the ball as he attempted 90 shots, 45 of which landed on the net.

 

Additionally, he posted a 69.9 passing percentage in 2,454 minutes of action. His statistics were similar to those that he posted at Rutgers before he moved on to the next step of his career.

 

For Rutgers fans, his success comes as no surprise. Myers called Piscataway home for one year and recorded 32 points. In 18 games, he found the back of the net 13 times. Due to his play, he was unanimously selected as the 2022  Big Ten Player of the Year.

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While his professional career is starting, Myers has made a great first impression. He has already added a Golden Boot award to his resume, which should be just the beginning of an unforgettable career as he looks to transition to the first team next year.

Former Rutgers men’s soccer star MD Myers can’t stop scoring in MLS Next Pro

MD Myers continues his hot streak in MLS Next Pro.

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.

 

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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