RISING: Matt Miazga
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Born to Polish parents in New Jersey, Miazga dreamed of becoming a professional player as he developed through the New York Red Bulls Academy system. After a standout year for club and country in 2015 saw Miazga make a dream move to Chelsea, the 22-year-old center back has spent the last two seasons at Dutch side Vitesse, obsessed with honing his craft as he works to become a prime center back for the future.
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