Nzita led the Houston Dynamo to a 5-1 victory over Northern Virginia Alliance (NVA) in Group L in the U19 Division. The forward was lethal inside the box and was on fire in the second half, scoring the team’s third goal and drawing the penalty kick that generated the fourth. Nzita was the focal point of the Dynamo’s offense and did a great job with movement off the ball, always being an option to his teammates. He was very successful when he drifted wide to face opponents 1v1 and was also very effective when taking part in combination plays through the center.

The forward spent time on both wings and was the Dynamo’s most consistently dangerous player in the match. Nzita was very aggressive and direct every time he got on the ball and created good chances with his runs after beating opposing defenders off the dribble. If in the first half he didn’t have a good chance to score, that changed in the final 45 minutes. Nzita drew a penalty kick and converted it, and a few minutes later, he got into a good spot inside the box and showed calm and composure to finish a cross. Before getting his brace, the forward saw a powerful shot find the crossbar after a corner kick.

Nzita caught fire during the second half and had a key role in his team’s comeback, scoring three goals and getting involved in another one. The forward spent time in the three positions up top and did a good job of adjusting to each of them. His ability in set pieces made a big difference for the Dynamo, as it generated situations that resulted in two goals for the team. After the Dynamo got the lead, Nzita’s pace and ability to play directly in transition helped the team create more chances. He engaged in good plays and moved very well in the final third, also showing the commitment to track back and help on defense when needed.

Nzita is a forward with the Houston Dynamo who appears in fourth place in the Rankings. He played for both their U16 and U19 teams in the last MLS Next season and also appeared with the club’s II team in the MLS Next Pro League, becoming the third-youngest athlete to play in the league, at the age of 14 years, 5 months and 13 days. Capable of playing as a striker or on the wings, Nzita can dominate opponents physically, using his pace and athleticism to keep them under pressure in the final third. The forward, who has been in USYNT training camps at both the U14 and U15 age groups, is also extremely technical and resourceful, often scoring goals in beautiful shots from difficult angles or in first-touch finishes.

Nzita has been one of the fastest-rising talents in the Dynamo setup and became, last month, the third-youngest player to appear in the MLS Next Pro league at the age of 14. He’s a U15 forward, and has been with the USYNT in that age group, but has been playing up with the U16s and U18s in Houston. Nzita’s physical tools are probably the first aspect of his game to stand out, especially considering his age, but he has a lot more than that to offer. Besides having a strong build that allows him to face older opposition and being extremely quick, he’s also very technical with his dribbling and finishing – keep an eye out for his free kick shots. He’s capable of playing as a striker or on either wing and has that typical attitude of elite goalscorers who always want to get on the ball in the final third.