From Flying Kiwis.
Where in the world is Myer Bevan? Well, he’s back in New Zealand apparently. He was due to report back to Cavalry FC after a holiday in between the start of the new CPL season and the Concacaf Champions Cup first round matches back in February – during which he scored his team’s first ever goal in the competition (though they were eliminated 6-1 by Orlando FC over two legs). But it seems he has not done so, instead choosing to stay back in the homeland for what Calgary Herald reported as a decision “based on family matters”.
Cavalry GM/head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr:
“[Myer] returned back to New Zealand following our Concacaf fixtures and has not reported back to join the team since. What we know is there’s personal reasons for his decision to remain in New Zealand. So beyond that, we’re trying to figure everything else out. He’s still a contracted Cavalry FC player but we’re placing him on the inactive roster for now.
There’s no rift between us. I can’t really go into his reasons yet because we don’t fully understand them all. I can say it is that it’s personal reasons why he’s chosen not to return with the club. I think once we understand what the full ramifications are, we can then make a further announcement.”
Bevan was Cavalry’s top scorer last season, tying for CPL Golden Boot. He also has a three-year-old daughter and he and his wife recently welcomed their second child. That article confirms that there are no health issues there with him or his family... perhaps that CPL money just wasn’t gonna cut it with an extra mouth to feed.
The Calgary Herald article implies that he’s stepping away from football, though there is a professional team about to emerge in Auckland so that’s an alternative possibility. Either way, fair enough. Gotta do what you’ve gotta do.
