Nemanja Nikoliu0107 announced on Facebook Thursday (May 3) that he informed leaders of the Hungarian National Team of his decision to retire from international competition.
Nikoliu0107, a member of the Hungarian National Team setup since 2013, has earned 27 caps and scored five goals in his national team's shirt, most recently appearing during a pair of international friendlies last November. But Nikoliu0107, 30, is opting to prioritize his club responsibilities with the Fire as well as his role as a husband and father to two young children here in Chicago.
In his announcement, Nikoliu0107 speaks to the difficulty of the decision but also his appreciation for the understanding and professionalism shown to him by the federation's chief executive and head coach in the wake of the news.