ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The USL Championship announced the 2026 USL Championship All-League Teams on Tuesday, with Tampa Bay Rowdies Forward MD Myers and defender Nate Dossantos both earning spots on the distinguished lists for their contributions during a regular season campaign that saw the Rowdies crowned as winners of the USL Championship Players’ Shield.
Myers was named to this year’s USL Championship All-League First Team, while Dossantos earned a spot on the USL Championship All-League Second Team. This marks the first All-League selection of Dossantos’ career. Myers earned a spot on the USL Championship All-League selection in 2025.
Myers had an outstanding debut season in Tampa Bay. He led the Rowdies in scoring and total goal contributions, recording 13 goals and four assists in 28 appearances in the regular season. It’s the fourth straight year that the New Jersey native has notched double digit goals in a season since joining the professional ranks. Myers also bagged an additional three goals for the Rowdies in the Prinx Tires USL Cup.
“MD has established himself as one of the top goalscorers in league, so I’m delighted to see that his efforts with us this season have been recognized with this award,” said Rowdies Head Coach Dominic Casciato. “He’s just getting started here and I’m sure there’s much more to come from him in 2027 and beyond.
Dossantos anchored the Rowdies defensive line throughout the campaign, leading the club in both starts and minutes played. The Canadian center back also ranked first on the squad with 1,641 passes completed and 174 clearances. Thanks in large part to Dossantos’ steady presence on the back line, the Rowdies established a new club record for shutouts in a single season with a league-best 16 clean sheets in the regular season and 20 total shutouts across all competitions.
“Nate was one of the cornerstones of our team this season, and his efforts are a big reason why we were able to get a club record 16 clean sheets in the regular season,” said Casciato. “He’s a leader and a warrior and has been one of the top defensive players in the league for several years now, so I’m delighted that his commitment to our team has been rewarded with this achievement.”
The 2026 USL Championship All-League Teams were voted on by technical staff from each club and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL Championship market.
USL Championship All-League First Team
GK – Kris Shakes, New Mexico United
D – Joey Akpunonu, Charleston Battery
D – Devon Amoo-Mensah, Detroit City FC
D – Kipp Keller, New Mexico United
D – Callum Montgomery, Detroit City FC
M – Blaine Ferri, Lexington SC
M – Aaron Molloy, Lexington SC
M – Memo Rodríguez, Sacramento Republic FC
F – MD Myers, Tampa Bay Rowdies
F – Rubio Rubin, El Paso Locomotive FC
F – Ihsan Sacko, Phoenix Rising FC
USL Championship All-League Second Team
GK – Carlos Herrera, Detroit City FC
D – Lee Desmond, Sacramento Republic FC
D – Nathan Dossantos, Tampa Bay Rowdies
D – Frank Nodarse, Rhode Island FC
D – Haruki Yamazaki, Detroit City FC
M – Taylor Davila, Louisville City FC
M – Jorge Hernandez, San Antonio FC
M – Emilio Ycaza, Charleston Battery
F – Bruno Rendón, Indy Eleven
F – Darren Smith, Detroit City FC
F – Peter Wilson, Oakland Roots SC
