Matt Miazga has lived in constant change since he moved to Chelsea in January 2016, at the tender age of 20.The United States international defender, who arrived at Stamford Bridge shortly after, was made part of the Blues’ loan army. He was sent to four teams in four countries, and he played for five seasons. It seems that change is on the horizon once more. Miazga's Chelsea career was short, with only two first-team appearances. He has two years remaining on his contract, and has returned to Cobham for preseason."The plan is for us to keep moving forward, and it's short and sweet. He stated that "truly, that's our goal." We'll see what happens during the window. There is interest in talks with certain clubs and people. I would like it to be done in the early part of the season so I can get a preseason somewhere. But it is time to move on. Chelsea and I both know this."New Jersey native Clifton Clifton said that he would have liked to have had more opportunities with Chelsea, but it's football. The defender's nomadic lifestyle had its advantages. On loan, he played in more than 150 games in three top-flight leagues: Vitesse Arnhem in Holland's Eredivisie, Nantes, France's Ligue 1 and the Belgian First Division A. He also participated in the English Championship, which is the second-tier English Championship. These experiences, while sometimes difficult -- his eight-game stint at Nantes was short -- made him a well-known commodity in Europe and helped to advance his game. Miazga claims he is stronger mentally and physically, and that he is more tactically aware.- Watch ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (only in the U.S.)He said, "I bounced around quite a bit, and honestly, it wouldn't be the world for me because I learned." "I have learned so much from these different countries and different football philosophies. It's also been an enjoyable ride growing up in different cultures, learning different languages, and being in different countries.Miazga didn't mind the bounce around when he was younger. Moving on to the next adventure was all that mattered to Miazga. At 25, the ex-New York Red Bulls centre-back wants a little more stability in his daily life. He was married in June and wants an offseason that offers some stability.He said, "I'm not younger anymore; I want settle down." "When the season ends, it's like, "All right, I'm returning here and it's set into stone."Miazga praised his experiences at Anderlecht as a manager Vincent Kompany. Kompany was a top central defender during his playing career. Kompany's preparation throughout the week was praised by Miazga, as well as the manager's ability set Anderlecht up for success.Matt Miazga, who has just completed a fourth loan period away from his parent club is now ready to leave Chelsea. Jeroen Miazga/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesMiazga stated that while there are a lot good managers, it is not enough to just talk about it. It's another thing to actually do it. To train, analyze, and train the players, it is important to make sure each player understands his role and what he should do. It's been great to see.After training sessions, Kompany would often have a conversation with the manager and player to help Miazga improve his game. Miazga recalls a suggestion Kompany made to him in which he was told to keep tighter with a backpost runner "to eliminate the opponent's view of the ball" so that he could deny space. Miazga said that Anderlecht should be "pessimistic" when Anderlecht is in possession of the ball. This would help to prevent transition opportunities. He was encouraged to be a better leader and to improve his communication on the field.He said, "Sometimes my temper gets out of control and I can be very demanding with my instructions." "But sometimes, the way I convey my message must be calmer and more precise than shouting in rage. Or shouting, not rage. "I think I have made great strides in this area of communication.Although Miazga has made some progress at club level there's been some regress with the USMNT. Miazga was the obvious replacement for Aaron Long, who suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon shortly before the Nations League finals. Manager Gregg Berhalter instead chose Mark McKenzie's greater mobility, so Miazga only made one substitute appearance in the semi-final against Honduras, and not a minute in the final against Mexico.Berhalter foreshadowed Miazga's role in the Nations League matches. Although the defender is in the mix, he is not the first choice.Berhalter stated that they are looking at matchups, and specific game plans, before the semifinal against Honduras. "Matt is a guy we have confidence, [who] trusts and will play a part within our group," Berhalter said. He said, "Anyone here in this group is a player you know we're looking at for World Cup qualifying and that we think can help our team."Miazga does not sound like someone who takes their national team's place for granted. He is aware of his position and the speed at which things can change.He said, "When you have the chance to play, make sure that you represent the badge in the correct way, the crest in the right manner, and give it your best." It's the same for me. I am there to do a job. When I have the chance, I will help the team. You want to be a part of the national team and do well on every game. For the U.S. however, there is no guarantee of a spot. You must be playing well. You must be in good form, and ultimately you have to be available. For me, it's now about helping the team whenever I'm needed."Miazga is likely to be moving to another club when the U.S. team meets in September for World Cup qualifying. He hopes for another change, which will be a more prominent position at international level.
