Alex Muyl
FullnameAlexandre Burke Muyl[1]
Birth dateSeptember 30, 1995 (age 30)
Birth placeNew York City, New York, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
PositionWinger
CurrentclubNashville SC
Clubnumber19
Youthyears 12001–2009
Youthclubs 1Manhattan Kickers
Youthyears 22009–2010
Youthclubs 2BW Gottschee
Youthyears 32010–2011
Youthclubs 3New York Cosmos
Youthyears 42011–2013
Youthclubs 4New York Red Bulls
Collegeyears 12013–2015
College 1Georgetown Hoyas
Collegecaps 162
Collegegoals 112
Years 12015
Clubs 1New York Red Bulls U-23
Caps 18
Goals 11
Years 22016–2020
Clubs 2New York Red Bulls
Caps 2113
Goals 211
Years 32016–2020
Clubs 3New York Red Bulls II
Caps 39
Goals 31
Years 42020–
Clubs 4Nashville SC
Caps 4145
Goals 411
Nationalyears 12010–2012
Nationalteam 1United States U17
Nationalyears 22013
Nationalteam 2United States U18
Nationalcaps 23
Nationalgoals 21
Club-updateOctober 23, 2024
NtupdateDecember 22, 2015

Alexandre Burke Muyl (born September 30, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC.

Early career

Muyl was raised by French immigrant parents in Manhattan, New York and attended Bard High School Early College on the Lower East Side. Muyl played in the New York Red Bulls Academy system and later trained with the U.S. national team residency program at Bradenton. While with the Red Bulls' academy, Muyl won two national championships as a member of the U-16 and U-18 squads, and was the team's top scorer during both seasons. He played at college level for three years at Georgetown University, appearing in 62 matches scoring 12 goals and tallying 25 assists. He led the team in assists in each of his three seasons.[2]

Club career

New York Red Bulls

On December 22, 2015, Muyl signed a Homegrown Contract with the New York Red Bulls. He joined former Georgetown teammate, Brandon Allen and former academy and New York Red Bulls II players, Derrick Etienne and Tyler Adams as the fourth homegrown player signing in the 2015 season.[3] Muyl made his professional debut for New York Red Bulls II on March 26, appearing as a starter in a 2–2 draw against Toronto FC II.[4]

On April 9 against Sporting Kansas City; Muyl made his first MLS appearance coming on in the 85th minute for Dax McCarty.[5] The following day he scored his first goal as a professional, helping New York Red Bulls II to a 4–0 victory over Bethlehem Steel FC.[6] During a 4–0 victory against FC Dallas on April 29; Muyl recorded his first MLS assist, setting up Felipe for the final goal of the match.[7] Muyl scored his first MLS goal in a 7–0 Hudson River Derby victory against New York City FC on May 21, 2016.[8] He was the first player from the New York metropolitan area to score in the derby. On June 15, he made his first U.S. Open Cup appearance in a 1–0 victory against the Rochester Rhinos.[9] After a strong defensive effort in the Hudson River Derby, Muyl was voted to his first ever MLS Team of the Week appearance.[10] He was lauded by many for shutting down Jack Harrison and played a crucial role in the Red Bulls' 4–1 victory.[11] Sports Illustrated also recognized Muyl for his performance and named his as their Defensive Player of the Week.[12] On August 3, Muyl made his first CONCACAF Champions League appearance and scored his first goal in the competition in a 3–0 victory against Antigua GFC.[13]

Nashville SC

On August 13, 2020, Muyl was traded to Nashville SC in exchange for Nashville's 2020 and 2021 international picks, as well as an additional $50,000 in General Allocation Money in 2021 if Muyl meets certain performance-based metrics.[14]

International career

In 2013, Muyl was named to the United States U-18 squad to participate in the 2013 Milk Cup in Northern Ireland. He has also been called into the U-20 and U-23 camps and was part of the residency program.[15]

Career statistics

[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueU.S. Open CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls2016MLS272103[a]12[b]0333
2017MLS303401[a]01[b]0363
2018MLS303105[a]04[b]1404
2019MLS243103[a]01[b]0293
2020MLS20———20
Total11311701218114013
New York Red Bulls II2016USL51———51
2017USL10———10
2018USL20———20
2020USL10———10
Total91———91
Nashville SC2020MLS180——3[b]0210
2021MLS323——2[b]0343
2022MLS29230—00322
2023MLS32132—8[c]1434
2024MLS345—4[d]02[e]0405
Total14511624015117014
Career total2672313216123231928
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
  3. ^ Six appearances and one goal in Leagues Cup, two appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs
  4. ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup
  5. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup

Honors

New York Red Bulls II

New York Red Bulls

Nashville SC

Personal life

Muyl is childhood friends with actor Timothée Chalamet.[18]

References

  1. ^ "2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup – Club roster: Nashville SC (USA)". CONCACAF. January 30, 2024. p. 17. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Alex Muyl Georgetown Bio". GUHoyas.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-09. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  3. ^ "New York Red Bulls Sign Academy Product Alex Muyl as Homegrown Player". MLSSoccer.com
  4. ^ "Allen Leads Red Bulls II Rally in 2–2 Draw". USLSoccer.com. March 26, 2016.
  5. ^ "Sporting Kansas City 2, New York Red Bulls 0". MLSSoccer.com
  6. ^ "NYRB II Chemistry, Depth on Display against Steel". uslsoccer.com. 11 April 2016.
  7. ^ "New York Red Bulls 4, FC Dallas 0: 2016 MLS Match Recap". MLSSoccer.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  8. ^ "New York City FC 0, New York Red Bulls 7". MLSSoccer.com
  9. ^ "New York Red Bulls 1, Rochester Rhinos 0". MLSSoccer.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  10. ^ "2016 Team of the Week (Wk 20): Drogba breaks out, Piatti stars for Impact". MLSSoccer.com
  11. ^ "Kljestan and Muyl Named to MLS Team of the Week". SNY.tv
  12. ^ "MLS Power Rankings Week 20: Seattle Sounders hit rock bottom". SI.com
  13. ^ "NY Red Bulls 3, Antigua 0". CONCACAF.com. Archived from the original on 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
  14. ^ "New York Red Bulls trade midfielder Alex Muyl to Nashville SC"
  15. ^ "Alex Muyl US Soccer Bio". USSoccer.com
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  17. ^ "CHAMPIONS! Nashville SC win US Open Cup over Austin FC". Major League Soccer. October 1, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  18. ^ Tolmich, Ryan (December 18, 2024). "'Alex Muyl is Foot Mozart!' - Actor Timothee Chalamet hypes up Nashville SC star and longtime friend". Goal.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.