The most recent MLS player to be sacked MLS player is Croatian-American midfielder Matko Miljevic of CF Montreal.
On August 8, 2023, Major League Soccer announced that Miljevic’s contract had been terminated for “engaging in conduct detrimental to the league.” This was following reports that Miljevic had violated league rules by playing in an amateur league using a fake name, and that he had been banned from the amateur league for punching another player in the face.
Matko Miljevic is a Croatian-American professional soccer player who last played as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal. He was born on May 9, 2001, in Miami, Florida, to Croatian parents.
Miljevic began his youth career with Boca Juniors in 2011, before moving to Argentinos Juniors in 2018. He made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors in 2019, and went on to make 6 appearances for the club.
In January 2021, Matko Miljevic signed with CF Montréal. He made 35 appearances for the club in MLS, scoring 2 goals.
On August 8, 2023, MLS announced that Miljevic’s contract had been terminated for “engaging in conduct detrimental to the league.” This was following reports that Miljevic had violated league rules by playing in an amateur league using a fake name, and that he had been banned from the amateur league for punching another player in the face.
Matko Miljevic has represented the United States at the U16, U18, and U20 levels. He was called up to the senior United States national team in 2020, but did not make an appearance.
After being sacked by CF Montréal, Miljevic is currently a free agent.
Here is a summary of Matko Miljevic’s career:
- Born: May 9, 2001, Miami, Florida
- Nationality: Croatian-American
- Position: Attacking midfielder
- Clubs:
- Boca Juniors (2011-2018)
- Argentinos Juniors (2018-2021)
- CF Montréal (2021-2023)
- International caps:
- United States U16 (5)
- Argentina U18 (1)
- Argentina U20 (2)
- United States U20 (2)
