The young center back delivered on his potential, earning himself a starting spot.
The New York Red Bulls have a bad track record with their homegrown players. Whether it's shipping them off too early or not giving them a chance, not many of New York's academy products have stuck.
Matt Miazga is one of the few exceptions to this tumultuous past. Emerging as a young star at the club level this season, he earned his first call-up for the United States men's national team in November. He earned himself some pretty flattering transfer offers as well, with a number of Premier League clubs looking to capitalize on the youngster's heightened level of play.