It’s odd to think that six years ago, Mix Diskerud was one of the USMNT’s great hopes for the future. He delivered the assist to Juan Agudelo that (temporarily) gave the teenage striker the record for youngest goalscorer in senior team history. He gave fans brief glimpses of a crafty, creative midfielder with the ability to pop up in big moments for the team.
Diskerud’s career has been far from charmed ever since the 2014 World Cup, however, as he was dropped from both club and country fixture after fixture. Now, after two seasons with NYCFC that have seen him play sparingly, he’s been left off NYC’s preseason roster as they prepare for the upcoming MLS season in Jacksonville, Florida.