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Daniel Musovski (born November 30, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC.
Key Information
Career
[edit]College
[edit]Prior to starting college, Musovski was named the Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year as a high school junior, and set the state high school record for single-season goals as a senior at 58. At UNLV, he played four years of college soccer, from 2014 to 2017, during which he scored 47 goals in 88 appearances. He was a two-time All-America selection, and as a senior earned WAC Offensive Player of the Year honors.[1][2]
Musovski made seven appearances for PDL side Burlingame Dragons FC in 2016 and scored six goals.[3]
Professional
[edit]On January 10, 2018, Musovski was selected 30th overall by the San Jose Earthquakes during the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.[4][5] He was signed by the club on March 1, 2018, and immediately loaned to San Jose's USL affiliate, Reno 1868 FC, alongside fellow SuperDraft pick Mohamed Thiaw.[6] Musovski made his professional debut as a second-half substitute for Chris Wehan in Reno's 4–3 loss to Swope Park Rangers on March 17, 2018.[7] He scored his first professional goal in his second appearance on March 24, 2018, in a 1–1 draw with Las Vegas Lights FC, a match from which he was later ejected.[8][9] Musovski was released by San Jose at the end of their 2018 season.[10]
Musovski joined Reno 1868 permanently on January 17, 2019, following his release by San Jose.[11]
On December 10, 2019, Musovski joined Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC ahead of the 2020 season.[12] He made his debut for the club on July 13, 2020, against Houston in the MLS is Back Tournament as a substitute for Adama Diomande in the 79th minute. On September 2, 2020, Musovski scored his first goal with LAFC in a 5–1 win over San Jose. On October 11, 2020, Musovski scored a brace in a 3–1 win over the Seattle Sounders.
Musovski scored his first goal while on loan to USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights FC in a 3–1 loss to Sacramento Republic FC in the 2021 USL Championship season.
On August 3, 2022, Musovski was traded to Real Salt Lake in exchange for $250,000 in General Allocation Money.[13] His contract option was declined by the club at the end of the 2023 season; according to Musovski, negotiations for a renewed contract had broken down, which led to frustration. He sat out of several matches in the latter half of the season.[14]
While in free agency, Musovski signed a two-year contract with Seattle Sounders FC on February 1, 2024.[15] He scored one goal for the team in the 2024 season as he primarily played as a late-match substitute. Musovski was injured at the end of the regular season and did not appear for most of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.[16] He scored in five consecutive matches during the 2025 regular season while playing in place of Jordan Morris, who had been injured for several weeks.[16][17] On August 24, 2025 Musovski scored three goals in a 5–2 victory over Sporting Kansas City. This was his first hat trick in Major League Soccer, and earned him the Player of the Matchday award for MLS matchday 30.[18]
Personal life
[edit]Born in the United States, Musovski is of Macedonian descent.[19] He announced his engagement to Nikki Klassen in April 2025.[20]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played May 10, 2025[21]
| Club | Season | League | U.S. Open Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Tucson | 2017[22] | USL PDL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| San Jose Earthquakes | 2018 | MLS | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Reno 1868 (loan) | 2018 | USL | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 19 | 7 | ||
| Reno 1868 | 2019 | USLC | 23 | 11 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 25 | 11 | |
| Los Angeles FC | 2020 | MLS | 15 | 5 | — | 3[b] | 0 | — | 18 | 5 | ||
| 2021 | 22 | 4 | — | — | — | 22 | 4 | |||||
| 2022 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 19 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 53 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 59 | 13 | |||
| Las Vegas Lights (loan) | 2021 | USL | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | |||
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | 15 | 5 | |||||
| Real Salt Lake | 2022 | MLS | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2023 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 4[c] | 2 | 28 | 9 | |||
| Total | 23 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 31 | 9 | |||
| Seattle Sounders FC | 2024 | MLS | 24 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Career total | 168 | 43 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 197 | 53 | ||
- ^ Appearances in USL Championship Playoffs
- ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League
- ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup
Honors
[edit]Collegiate
- NSCAA National Player of the Week (November 18, 2014)
- 2014 WAC All-Tournament
- 2014 WAC Tournament MVP
- 2015 NSCAA 2nd Team All-American
- 2015 TopDrawerSoccer Best XI Third Team
- 2015 College Soccer News 3rd Team All-American
- 2015 NSCAA All-West Region First Team
- 2015 WAC Offensive Player of the Year
- 2015 All-WAC First Team
- 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
- 2016 All-WAC First Team
- 2016 WAC All-Tournament
- 2016 WAC Tournament MVP
- 2016 NSCAA All-West Region Second Team
- TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week (November 15, 2016)
References
[edit]- ^ "WAC Men's Soccer Postseason Honors Announced". WAC Sports. November 7, 2017. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "DANNY MUSOVSKI". UNLV Rebels. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "Daniel Musovski". USLPDL. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "FC Tucson standouts Musovski & Bakero make the majors, soccer style". Tucson Sentinel. January 19, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "Quakes Select Paul Marie, Danny Musovski and Mohamed Thiaw in 2018 MLS SuperDraft". San Jose Earthquakes. January 10, 2018. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "NEWS: Earthquakes sign two MLS SuperDraft selections". San Jose Earthquakes. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "Reno 1868 FC vs Swope Park Rangers". United Soccer League. March 17, 2018. Archived from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Reno 1868 FC [@Reno1868FC] (March 25, 2018). ""28' - GOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLL! Welcome back to Vegas @dmusovski! We are TIED at 1-1! #AllForOurCity - #SilverStateCup" (Tweet). Retrieved April 25, 2020 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Reno 1868 FC [@Reno1868FC] (March 25, 2018). ""73' - RED CARD issued to Danny Musovski after picking up a second yellow. We are down to 10-men. Still 1-1 here in Vegas. #AllForOurCity - #SilverStateCup" (Tweet). Retrieved April 25, 2020 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "NEWS: Earthquakes Announce Roster Moves Ahead of 2019 MLS Season". sjearthquakes.com. San Jose Earthquakes. November 29, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "1868 FC Signs Musovski After Prior Loan Stint". uslchampionship.com. USL Championship. January 17, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "LAFC Signs Danny Musovski". LAFC.com. Los Angeles FC. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "Danny "The Moose" Musovski Joins RSL | Real Salt Lake".
- ^ Holt, Chandler (November 28, 2023). "What Exactly Happened Between Danny Musovski And RSL?". KSL.com. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ "Sounders FC signs free agent attacker Danny Musovski" (Press release). Seattle Sounders FC. February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Evans, Jayda (April 22, 2025). "Sounders' Danny Musovski has seized the moment. Will he keep a starting spot?". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ^ Wright, Ben (May 10, 2025). "Moose is Loose! Danny Musovski joins elite Seattle Sounders company". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ^ "Seattle Sounders FC Forward Danny Musovski Named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchday 30". MLSsoccer.com. August 25, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Macedonian Football - Potential internationals performances (16-19.03.2018)". macedonianfootball.com. Macedonian Football. March 20, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ Oshan, Jeremiah (April 20, 2025). "Danny Musovski enjoying quite the moment". Sounder at Heart. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ^ Danny Musovski at Soccerway. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ^ "FC Tucson - 2017 Playoffs - Roster - #10 - Adam Musovski -". www.uslleaguetwo.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Danny Musovski at Major League Soccer
- UNLV bio Archived March 2, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
Danny Musovski
View on GrokipediaEarly life and college career
Early life and education
Danny Musovski was born on November 30, 1995, in Henderson, Nevada, to father George Musovski. He spent the majority of his childhood as a longtime Southern Nevadan resident.[2] Musovski displayed an early aptitude for soccer, with his father recalling that at age four, he scored 13 goals in his first recreational league game. He honed his skills in local youth programs, joining the Las Vegas Sports Academy, where his team won seven state titles, and later gaining semi-professional experience with the Las Vegas Mobsters during high school.[6] Musovski attended Liberty High School in Henderson, where he excelled in soccer, setting Nevada high school large-school records with 58 goals in a single season (2013) and 128 career goals, and was named the Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year and Las Vegas Review-Journal Soccer Athlete of the Year as a junior in 2013. While specific academic achievements from high school are not widely documented, his pre-college focus centered on athletic development through structured training and competitive play.[7][2]College career at UNLV
Danny Musovski enrolled at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2014, where he played four seasons for the UNLV Rebels men's soccer team from 2014 to 2017, appearing in 88 matches and scoring 47 goals overall.[2][1] As a freshman in 2014, Musovski recorded 6 goals and 6 assists for 18 points in 22 appearances (16 starts), including 2 game-winning goals, contributing to the Rebels' WAC Tournament championship win, where he was named MVP.[2] In his sophomore year of 2015, he emerged as a standout, tallying 14 goals and 6 assists for 34 points with 7 game-winners, leading the WAC in points and earning recognition as the first sophomore in UNLV history to receive All-American honors.[2] During his junior season in 2016, Musovski added 12 goals and 6 assists for 30 points, featuring 3 multi-goal games and 3 game-winners, while helping the team secure another WAC Tournament title as MVP.[2][1] In 2017, as a senior, Musovski posted 15 goals and 6 assists despite missing 4 games due to suspension, starting all 17 of his appearances and leading the WAC in points, goals, goals per game, and points per game.[2][8] His performance included three game-winning goals and earned him national player of the week honors after a standout WAC Tournament showing with two goals, two assists, and one game-winner.[2] Musovski's accolades at UNLV included two-time All-America selections (NSCAA Second Team in 2015 and United Soccer Coaches Third Team in 2017), WAC Offensive Player of the Year in both 2015 and 2017, First Team All-WAC each year from 2015 to 2017, and two WAC Tournament MVP awards (2014 and 2016).[2] He was also named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List in 2016 and 2017, and received multiple NSCAA All-Region honors, including in 2014 and 2015.[2][9][10] Throughout his college career, Musovski was a key offensive force for the Rebels, ranking among UNLV's all-time leaders in goals and points upon graduation, and his contributions helped the team achieve back-to-back WAC Tournament titles in 2014 and 2016.[2][1] Academically, he majored in management.[2]Professional career
Reno 1868 FC (2018–2019)
Musovski was selected 30th overall by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft and signed a professional contract with the club on March 1, 2018.[11] Despite his strong college scoring record at UNLV, which contributed to his draft selection, Musovski did not make any first-team appearances for the Earthquakes in Major League Soccer during the 2018 season.[12] He was immediately loaned to the club's USL Championship affiliate, Reno 1868 FC, where he began his professional career.[11] During his 2018 loan spell with Reno 1868 FC, Musovski made 19 appearances across all competitions, including 10 starts, and recorded 7 goals and 1 assist in 882 minutes played.[8] His debut came as a substitute in a 3–4 loss to Swope Park Rangers on March 17, 2018, and he quickly adapted to the professional level, showcasing his finishing ability with notable contributions such as a brace off the bench in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second round against the Portland Timbers U-23 on May 16.[1] These performances earned him USL Player of the Week honors for Week 7 after scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to secure a 2–1 victory over Portland Timbers 2 on April 21.[13] Following the 2018 season, the Earthquakes declined Musovski's contract option, and he signed a permanent deal with Reno 1868 FC on January 17, 2019.[14] In 2019, he appeared in 25 matches (14 starts) for Reno, scoring 11 goals and providing 1 assist in regular-season play, while also starting and playing 81 minutes in a U.S. Open Cup match.[1] His goal-scoring prowess was evident in key moments, such as his 11th goal of the season on October 2 against Portland Timbers 2, which helped Reno secure a 2–1 win and highlighted his transition from collegiate standout to reliable professional forward.[15] Musovski was released by Reno at the conclusion of the 2019 USL Championship season.[16]Los Angeles FC (2020–2022)
Musovski signed with Los Angeles FC on December 10, 2019, ahead of the 2020 MLS season following his time with Reno 1868 FC.[16] He made his MLS debut on July 13, 2020, as a substitute in a 3–3 draw against Houston Dynamo FC during the MLS is Back Tournament.[8] In his rookie 2020 season, Musovski appeared in 15 MLS matches for LAFC, starting six and logging 629 minutes, while scoring five goals and providing one assist.[8] His breakout performance came on October 11, 2020, when he scored a brace and added an assist in a 3–1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC, earning him MLS Player of the Week honors for Week 17.[17] Over his full tenure with LAFC from 2020 to 2022, Musovski made 53 MLS appearances, scoring 11 goals. To gain additional playing time, he was loaned to LAFC's USL Championship affiliate, Las Vegas Lights FC, for spells in 2021 and 2022, where he recorded 15 appearances and five goals.[18] On August 3, 2022, LAFC traded Musovski to Real Salt Lake in exchange for $250,000 in general allocation money.[19]Real Salt Lake (2022–2023)
On August 3, 2022, Real Salt Lake acquired Danny Musovski from Los Angeles FC in exchange for $250,000 in general allocation money, allocated as $150,000 for the 2022 season and $100,000 for 2023.[19] The 26-year-old forward, known for his versatility as a striker or winger, joined RSL to bolster the attacking options under head coach Pablo Mastroeni, bringing his pace and finishing ability to a squad pushing for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.[20] Musovski's integration into the RSL squad was gradual following the midseason trade. In the remainder of the 2022 MLS regular season, he made three substitute appearances, totaling 45 minutes without recording a goal or assist, as he adapted to the team's system amid a tight schedule.[21] His role evolved in 2023, where he became a more regular presence in the lineup, featuring in 24 regular-season matches with 14 starts and 1,207 minutes played. During this campaign, he contributed 5 goals and 0 assists, including key strikes such as the opener in a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids on May 20, a goal in a 2-3 loss to LA Galaxy on May 31, and a late equalizer against Sporting Kansas City in a 2-2 draw on July 12.[5][22] These performances helped RSL secure a strong third-place finish in the West with 59 points. In the MLS Cup Playoffs, Musovski appeared in two matches for 5 minutes without recording a goal or assist as the team was eliminated in the first round by Seattle Sounders FC.[5] Musovski also saw limited action with RSL's MLS Next Pro affiliate, Real Monarchs, logging three appearances and one assist in 242 minutes during 2022, primarily to maintain match fitness post-trade.[23] He contributed two goals in the 2023 Leagues Cup, including a brace against Club León on August 4.[24] However, late in the 2023 season, tensions arose when he was sidelined from training and matchday squads for several weeks amid stalled contract extension talks as his deal neared expiration. At the conclusion of the 2023 campaign, Real Salt Lake declined Musovski's contract option, allowing him to enter free agency; he later signed with the Seattle Sounders FC ahead of the 2024 season.Seattle Sounders FC (2024–present)
Musovski signed with Seattle Sounders FC as a free agent on February 1, 2024, agreeing to a contract through the end of the 2025 season with a club option for 2026.[3] In his debut season, he made 30 appearances across all competitions, primarily as a substitute, while scoring two goals and providing one assist.[25] His limited role reflected an adjustment period following prior MLS experience with Los Angeles FC and Real Salt Lake. The 2025 season marked a significant evolution for Musovski, transitioning from a rotational forward to a key attacking figure and the team's leading scorer with 14 goals in Major League Soccer play.[18] Across all competitions, he accumulated 18 goals in 63 total appearances for Seattle, contributing both in the regular season—where he started 18 matches—and in playoff efforts that advanced the team to the postseason.[26] A pivotal milestone came on August 24, 2025, when Musovski netted his first MLS hat trick in a 5–2 victory over Sporting Kansas City, scoring three goals including a penalty kick to secure the win.[27] This performance earned him MLS Player of the Matchday honors for Matchday 30, highlighting his efficiency with a league-fourth ranking of 0.88 goals per 90 minutes at that point.[28] Seattle Sounders FC enjoyed a strong 2025 campaign under Musovski's contributions, finishing the regular season with a 15–9–10 record before their playoff run, culminating in an overall all-competitions tally of 23 wins, 13 losses, and 14 draws.[29] His emergence as a reliable goal threat bolstered the forward line, aiding the team's depth in multiple tournaments including the Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup. As of November 2025, Musovski's contract remains active through December 31, with the club option positioning him for potential continued tenure in 2026.[30]Personal life
Macedonian heritage
Danny Musovski was born in Henderson, Nevada, to parents of Macedonian descent, giving him eligibility to represent the North Macedonia national team.[31] In 2020, Musovski publicly committed to playing for North Macedonia, a decision facilitated by his parents' possession of Macedonian documents, allowing him to obtain a passport.[32] Despite this, he has not yet made his international debut as of November 2025. Musovski has highlighted Macedonia as his favorite travel destination, reflecting an affinity for the cultural homeland of his family.[8] His choice to embrace North Macedonian representation underscores a deliberate tie to his ancestral community.[32]Family and relationships
Danny Musovski was born to parents George and Silvana Musovski.[2] He has a younger brother, Adam, who played soccer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas during Danny's college years.[2] In April 2025, Musovski announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Nikki Klassen, sharing the news amid a surge in his on-field performance with the Seattle Sounders FC.[33] The couple resides in Seattle, where Musovski has settled following his move to the Sounders in 2024.[4] Outside of soccer, Musovski maintains an interest in chess, a hobby he picked up in elementary school and which he has credited with sharpening his strategic thinking on the field.[34] Post-engagement, he has balanced his personal milestones with professional success.[4]Career statistics
Major League Soccer
Musovski's Major League Soccer career spans multiple teams, with his statistical contributions tracked separately for regular season and playoffs. The following tables summarize his appearances, starts, goals, and assists in MLS regular season play, drawn from official league records.[5]MLS Regular Season Statistics
| Season | Team | Appearances (GP) | Starts (GS) | Goals (G) | Assists (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | LAFC | 15 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | LAFC | 22 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 | LAFC | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Real Salt Lake | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | Seattle Sounders FC | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | Seattle Sounders FC | 31 | 16 | 14 | 4 |
| Total | 135 | 51 | 31 | 10 |
USL Championship
Musovski began his professional career in the USL Championship with Reno 1868 FC, where he established himself as a prolific scorer before loans to Las Vegas Lights FC.[23]| Season | Team | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Reno 1868 FC | 17 | 5 | 0 | 794 |
| 2019 | Reno 1868 FC | 23 | 11 | 1 | 1,226 |
| 2021 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 12 | 5 | 2 | 829 |
| 2022 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 242 |
