Dan Metzger
FullnameDaniel James Metzger
Birth dateAugust 6, 1993 (age 33)
Birth placeHolmdel Township, New Jersey, United States
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
PositionMidfielder
Youthyears 12008–2010
Youthclubs 1Players Development Academy
Youthyears 22010–2011
Youthclubs 2New York Red Bulls
Collegeyears 12011–2014
College 1Maryland Terrapins
Collegecaps 188
Collegegoals 18
Years 12013
Clubs 1Austin Aztex
Caps 15
Goals 10
Years 22015–2017
Clubs 2New York Red Bulls II
Caps 259
Goals 23
Years 32017
Clubs 3New York Red Bulls
Caps 31
Goals 30
Years 42018
Clubs 4Penn FC
Caps 423
Goals 41
Years 52019–2021
Clubs 5Memphis 901
Caps 530
Goals 51
Nationalyears 12010–2011
Nationalteam 1United States U18
Nationalcaps 18
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22012
Nationalteam 2United States U20
Nationalcaps 27
Nationalgoals 21
Nationalyears 32015
Nationalteam 3United States U23
Nationalcaps 38
Nationalgoals 30
Club-updateOctober 5, 2020
NtupdateApril 23, 2015

Daniel James Metzger (born March 9, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

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] 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

Metzger 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

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsUS Open CupCONCACAFTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II2015120001000130
2016283400000323
2017190200000210
Career total593601000663

Honors

Club

New York Red Bulls II

References

  1. ^ "Dan Metzger Maryland Terrapins". umterps.com
  2. ^ "Dan Metzger PDL stats". uslpdl.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013.
  3. ^ "D.C. United makes two selections at 2015 MLS SuperDraft". dcunited.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  4. ^ "Red Bulls II earn first victory in team history". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Dan Metzger named USL Player of the Week". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  6. ^ "NYRB II Extends Shutout Streak". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "NYRBII Moves Atop East, Blitzes Past Harrisburg". uslsoccer.com
  8. ^ "Allen's Hat Trick Leads Red Bulls II to USL Cup". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  9. ^ "Red Bulls Shock Revs With Late Winner". NewYorkRedBulls.com
  10. ^ "PENN FC SIGNS DAN METZGER". pennfc.com. Penn FC. February 13, 2018. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  11. ^ "YOUNG, EXPERIENCED ATTACKING MIDFIELDER, LAURENT KISSIEDOU, SIGNS WITH MEMPHIS 901 FC". memphis901fc.com. Memphis 901 FC. 26 April 2021. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Metzger receives United States Under-23 call-up". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved April 20, 2015.