Full name Daniel James Metzger Role Soccer player Playing position Height 1.78 m | Number 30 Weight 74 kg Name Dan Metzger Date joined 2015 | |
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Date of birth (1993-08-06) August 6, 1993 (age 22) Place of birth Holmdel, New Jersey, United States 2008–2010 Players Development Academy Current team New York Red Bulls II (Midfielder) Profiles | ||
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Daniel James Metzger (born March 9, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.
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- Early career
- Professional
- International
- Career statistics
- Club
- References
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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. While at college, Metzger appeared for USL PDL club Austin Aztex during the 2013 season.
Professional
Metzger was selected with the 42nd overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United. 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. 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. On April 22, 2016 Metzger scored his first goal as a professional, helping New York to a 1-0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads FC. On August 2, 2016 Metzger recorded a goal and an assist for New York in a 5-0 rout over Harrisburg City Islanders. On October 23, 2016, Metzger helped the club to a 5-1 victory over Swope Park Rangers in the 2016 USL Cup Final.
On July 5, 2017, Metzger made his MLS debut as a late game substitute in a 3-2 victory over New England Revolution.
International
Metzger has represented the United States at the U18, U20 and U23 level. He helped the United States to a third-place finish at the 2015 Toulon Tournament.
Career statistics
As of 22 July 2017Club
New York Red Bulls II