Caleb Wiley’s performance on Saturday was enough to see him named MLS’s Player of the Matchday. His 2-goal, 1-assist performance led Atlanta United to a 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium.
Wiley, according to the league, is the 6th-youngest player to win the award. Ahead of him on the list: Freddy Adu, Santino Quaranta, Cade Cowell, Alphonso Davies, and Jozy Altidore.
Wiley is also the 3rd-youngest player to score or assist on at 3 goals in a half, behind Davies (twice) and Bobby Convey. From a club standpoint, he joins Miguel Almiron and Yamil Asad as the only players with 2 goals and 1 assist in a match.