TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer
D.C. United have transferred homegrown midfielder Moses Nyeman to Belgian second division side SK Beveren, the club announced Monday.
Real Salt Lake co-owner David Blitzer has an ownership stake in the European club, which also has Atlanta United homegrown forward Tyler Wolff on loan. Former RSL midfielder Everton Luiz joined this summer, too.
Nyeman, 18, is D.C.âs second outgoing homegrown player this summer after attacker Griffin Yow joined Belgian First Division A side KVC Westerlo.
âWe wish Moses all the best as he takes the next step in his soccer career,â Dave Kasper, D.C. Unitedâs president of soccer operations, said in a release. âHe is a very talented soccer player and wonderful person who we have enjoyed working with and seeing his growth from our academy to the first team.â
Nyeman signed with the Black-and-Red in October 2019, then at age 15. He finished with three assists in 32 appearances (17 starts) in MLS, though didnât play this season under new head coach Wayne Rooney.
Born in Liberia, Nyeman has featured in the United Statesâ youth national team program. Heâs also made MLSsoccer.comâs 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR list, placing 22nd in 2021.
âMoses has been a part of the club for a number of years. We believe now is the ideal time for him to continue his development as a player and as a person in a new environment abroad,â Lucy Rushton, D.C. Unitedâs general manager, said in a release. âWe wish Moses all the best in this next chapter and thank him for his hard work and commitment to the club.â
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