Robbie Mertz
Charles Robbins Mertz Jr. (born December 4, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Atlanta United 2.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles Robbins Mertz Jr. | ||
| Date of birth | December 4, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Atlanta United 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2015 | Century United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Michigan Wolverines | 76 | (9) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Chicago FC United | 9 | (2) |
| 2017 | Burlingame Dragons | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 40 | (11) |
| 2021– | Atlanta United 2 | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 6, 2020 | |||
Career
College and amateur
Mertz played four years of college soccer at the University of Michigan between 2015 and 2018.[1]
Mertz also played with Premier Development League sides Chicago FC United[2] and Burlingame Dragons.[3]
Professional
On January 14, 2019, Mertz was selected 76th overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids.[4] However, he was released by the club during their pre-season.[5]
Mertz signed his first professional deal with USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds on March 29, 2019.[6]
On January 12, 2021, Mertz moved to USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[7]
References
- "Robbie Mertz - Men's Soccer". University of Michigan Athletics.
- "Chicago FC United - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Charlie Mertz -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Burlingame Dragons FC - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Charles Mertz -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Men's Soccer Alum Mertz Picked By Colorado Rapids in MLS SuperDraft". University of Michigan Athletics.
- Pollard, Matt; Editor, Managing (February 8, 2019). "Colorado Rapids Preseason: Club parts ways with all but one unsigned SuperDraft pick".CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- Krysinsky, John (March 29, 2019). "Hounds sign Upper St. Clair's Robbie Mertz, along with Mark Forrest and Prosper Figbe » Pittsburgh Soccer Now". Pittsburgh Soccer Now.
- "Atlanta United 2 signs Robbie Mertz | Atlanta United FC".
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