Niko Myroniuk Explained

Niko Myroniuk
Fullname:Nikolas Martin Myroniuk
Birth Date:July 21, 2005
Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Cavalry FC
Clubnumber:28
Youthclubs1:Calgary South West United SC
Youthclubs2:Calgary Blizzard SC
Youthclubs3:Whitecaps Alberta Academy Centre
Youthyears4:2020–2022
Youthclubs4:Vancouver Whitecaps
Youthyears5:2022–
Youthclubs5:Cavalry FC
Collegeyears1:2023–
Collegecaps1:16
Collegegoals1:4
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Cavalry FC
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Club-Update:August 3, 2024

Nikolas Martin Myroniuk (born July 21, 2005) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Myroniuk began playing soccer at age six with Calgary South West United SC. He later played with Calgary Blizzard SC, before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Alberta Academy Centre. He also played for the Alberta provincial team at U14 and U15 level.[1] In August 2020, he joined the official Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[2] In 2022, he returned to Alberta and played with the Cavalry FC U20 and also represented Alberta at the 2022 Canada Summer Games, winning a bronze medal.[3] [4]

University career

In 2023, Myroniuk began attending Mount Royal University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[5] On September 9, 2023, he scored his first goal in a victory over the MacEwan Griffins.[6] In late September, he was named the school's Athlete of the Week after netting a brace.[7] At the end of the season, he was named to the Canada West All-Rookie Team.[8]

Club career

In September 2022, he joined Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League on a developmental contract.[9] He signed another developmental contract in April 2023.[10] He made his debut on April 20 in a 2023 Canadian Championship match against Pacific FC.[11] During 2023, he spent time with Cavalry U21 side in the exhibition series of League1 Alberta.[12] In April 2024, he signed a U Sports contract with Cavalry, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility.[13]

International career

In December 2022 and December 2023, Myroniuk was called up to camps with the Canada national futsal team.[14] [15]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cavalry FC2022Canadian Premier League00000000
202310001020
202490000090
Total100001000110
Cavalry FC U212024League1 Alberta3030
Career total130001000140

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Experience & Energy. Our Team.. 1 Up Soccer.
  2. Web site: Niko Myroniuk Whitecaps profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  3. Web site: Cavalry FC Signs Niko Myroniuk to 2022 Roster. September 2, 2022. Cavalry FC.
  4. Web site: Niko Myroniuk Canada Summer Games profile. Canada Summer Games.
  5. Web site: Nikolas Myroniuk Mount Royal profile. Mount Royal Cougars.
  6. Web site: MSOC: Cougars stay unbeaten with 3-0 win over Griffins. September 9, 2023. Mount Royal Cougars.
  7. Web site: Nikolas Myroniuk named Male Athlete of the Week for stellar performance. September 26, 2023. BVM Sports.
  8. Web site: Five men's soccer players named Canada West All-Stars. October 27, 2023. Mount Royal Cougars.
  9. Web site: Cavalry Adds Teenage Midfielder Niko Myroniuk. September 3, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  10. Web site: Cavalry FC Signs Four Youth Players to Developmental Contracts. April 14, 2023. Cavalry FC.
  11. Web site: Professional Soccer Star Niko Myroniuk, Ups & Downs, How to Come Out On Top - After 90' Ep 5. April 28, 2023. After 90'.
  12. Web site: Cavalry, soccer scene boosted by arrival of under-21 squad. May 12, 2023. Calgary Sun. Todd. Saelhof.
  13. Web site: Cavalry FC Announces U SPORTS Contracts for Myroniuk, Piepgrass and Rogozinski. April 10, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  14. Web site: Canada Soccer hosts Futsal National Team camp in Montréal. December 2, 2022. Canadian Soccer Association.
  15. News: Canada Soccer announces futsal camp and squad for December window. December 8, 2023. Canadian Soccer Association.