Michael Dwane Salazar Jr. (born 15 November 1992) is an American–Belizean professional footballer who plays as a forward for National Independent Soccer Association club Los Angeles Force.
[20] In his sophomore year, Salazar made 19 appearances and finished with six goals and led the team with six assists.
[25] Salazar scored 3 goals in 4 appearances for PSA Elite during the 2015 US Open Cup, earning him the 2015 Lower Division Player of Tournament award.
[30] Salazar made his MLS and Impact debut on 7 May 2016 when he came on as a substitute in a 4–4 draw with the Columbus Crew[31] On 1 June he scored his first professional goal in a 4–2 loss to Toronto FC in the first leg of the Canadian Championship semifinals.
[35] After making 4 appearances for Ottawa, Salazar suffered a knee injury that forced him to miss the rest of the season.
[40] On 14 March 2019, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros announced that Salazar has signed with the club for the 2019 USL Championship season.
On 24 April Salazar came on as a sub and scored 3 goals to help give the Toros a 4–4 draw with LA Galaxy II.
[42] He was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week in honor of his performance against LA Galaxy II.
In the Toros next match, Salazar would score a brace against San Antonio FC to help give RGVFC a 3–1 win.
[46] He made his Dynamo debut on 11 June, coming on as a substitute in a 3–2 win over Austin Bold in the US Open Cup.
[47] Salazar made his first league appearance for the Dynamo on 22 June, coming on as a sub in a 4–0 loss to the Portland Timbers.
[52] He ended the regular season with 32 appearances, 6 goals, and 2 assists, helping Memphis finish 3rd in the Central Division and qualify for the playoffs.
[24] Salazar was born on 15 November 1992, in New York City, but moved along with his parents to their native Belize shortly after birth.