It has been just two years since Kwadwo Poku was last in the NASL but it must seem like a lifetime ago.

After scoring two goals in 25 appearances for the Atlanta Silverbacks, the Ghanaian's move to New York City FC in January 2015 barely made a dent in the United States soccer scene.

However, his transfer to Miami FC this week made headlines throughout the country.

According to reports, Poku moved to the hugely ambitious NASL expansion team for $750,000 and the 24-year-old could earn as much as $500,000 a year.

At New York City, he was paid just $67,500 a season.