Miguel Perez It’s just been a dizzying week.
First, the 18-year-old graduated from high school. St. Louis, celebrate the milestones of young people’s lives. Two days later, he came on as a substitute. city of saint louis3-1 win vancouver whitecaps And scored the last goal, but it was the first of his rapid rise MLS career.
Perez scored in stoppage time to seal the win
Perezmidfielder, graduates Thursday pattonville high school — About 30 minutes by car from city parkwhere MLS Extended franchise St. Louis I started playing this year.
St. Louis was a surprise package.New club sits in second place major league soccerThe Western Conference has just started playing this season. So perhaps it was fitting that a surprise player scored the game-winning shot in the 94th minute of Saturday’s game.
A bright future awaits Perez
Saturday’s late goal was an early career highlight Perezcan play both as a winger and as a central midfielder.
The teenager’s goal came three months after his debut. MLSfollowing a strong 2022 season, city of saint louisdevelopment team. He has already made 10 appearances for the first team, including Saturday’s game.
Furthermore, Perez AmericaScored a goal in a friendly match against an under-19 team river plate was held at Buenos Aires March.
