In a Facebook post last week, the Chicago Fire forward announced that he informed the Hungarian Football Federation that he was retiring from the national team. Nikolic, 30, said that he wants to prioritize his obligations to the Fire as well as spend more time with his wife and two children (both of whom live in Chicago).
Nikolic said that it was a difficult decision, but ultimately the right one. He also thanked the coaching and administrative staff at the MLSZ for being understanding and supportive of the decision.
Nikolic was first capped for Hungary in 2013 and has made 27 appearances for Nemzeti Tizenegy.