About R. Mertz
Across 29 USL Championship appearances in 2025, R. Mertz contributed 5 goals plus 2 assists (2,030 minutes) — 0.31 goal involvements per 90. That season graded out at an average match rating of 7.48. Set beside a 79-strong pool of USL Championship midfielders (2025, min. 450 minutes), he lands in the top 4% for match rating; on goals he ranks 6th of 79.
His best-rated season remains 2022 (7.6, USL Championship); his lowest was 2021 (0). The trend line rises: his two most recent rated seasons sit 3.24 above his prior career average.


