Daniel James Metzger (born March 9, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
 Metzger with New York Red Bulls II | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel James Metzger | ||
| Date of birth | August 6, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Holmdel Township, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2010 | Players Development Academy | ||
| 2010–2011 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Maryland Terrapins | 88 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Austin Aztex | 5 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | New York Red Bulls II | 59 | (3) |
| 2017 | New York Red Bulls | 1 | (0) |
| 2018 | Penn FC | 23 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Memphis 901 | 30 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | United States U18 | 8 | (0) |
| 2012 | United States U20 | 7 | (1) |
| 2015 | United States U23 | 8 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 5, 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 23, 2015 | |||
Career
editEarly career
editMetzger 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
editMetzger 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] On August 2, 2016, Metzger recorded a goal and an assist for New York in a 5–0 rout over Harrisburg City Islanders.[7] On October 23, 2016, Metzger helped the club to a 5–1 victory over Swope Park Rangers in the 2016 USL Cup Final.[8]
On July 5, 2017, Metzger made his MLS debut as a late game substitute in a 3–2 victory over New England Revolution.[9]
On February 13, 2018, Metzger joined the Penn FC of the United Soccer League.[10]
Metzger played two seasons with USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC before leaving the club in April 2021.[11]
International
editMetzger has represented the United States at the U18, U20 and U23 level.[12] He helped the United States to a third-place finish at the 2015 Toulon Tournament.
Career statistics
edit- As of 22 July 2017
| 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 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| Career total | 59 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 3 | |
Honors
editClub
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dan Metzger Maryland Terrapins". umterps.com.
- ^ "Dan Metzger PDL stats". uslpdl.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013.
- ^ "D.C. United makes two selections at 2015 MLS SuperDraft". dcunited.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. 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.
- ^ "NYRBII Moves Atop East, Blitzes Past Harrisburg". uslsoccer.com.
- ^ "Allen's Hat Trick Leads Red Bulls II to USL Cup". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ "Red Bulls Shock Revs With Late Winner". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
- ^ "PENN FC SIGNS DAN METZGER". pennfc.com. Penn FC. February 13, 2018. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "YOUNG, EXPERIENCED ATTACKING MIDFIELDER, LAURENT KISSIEDOU, SIGNS WITH MEMPHIS 901 FC". memphis901fc.com. Memphis 901 FC. April 26, 2021. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "Metzger receives United States Under-23 call-up". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
External links
edit- Red Bull Academy player profile (archived)
- Maryland player profile
- U.S. Soccer player profile Archived April 3, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- Dan Metzger at Major League Soccer
- Dan Metzger at Soccerway