John McCarthy (soccer)

John McCarthy
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-07-04) July 4, 1992
Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Philadelphia Union
Number 27
Youth career
2010–2013 La Salle Explorers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Ocean City Nor'easters 22 (0)
2013 Reading United 7 (0)
2014 Rochester Rhinos 18 (0)
2015– Philadelphia Union 12 (0)
2016– → Bethlehem Steel (loan) 11 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 30, 2016.


John McCarthy (born July 4, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.

Career

College and amateur

McCarthy played four years of college soccer at La Salle University between 2010 and 2013.[1]

While at college, McCarthy also appeared for USL PDL clubs Ocean City Nor'easters in 2011 and 2012, and Reading United AC in 2013.[2] He is La Salle's all-time leader among goalkeepers in saves (468), shutouts (28), and games played (75).

Professional

Rochester Rhinos

McCarthy signed his first professional deal with USL Pro club Rochester Rhinos on February 27, 2014.[3] After the 2014 season, McCarthy was named the Rhinos' Rookie of the Year as he led the league with a 0.72 goals against average.

McCarthy was named USL PRO Goalkeeper of the Year and USL PRO Rookie of the Year for his notable 2014 season performances.[4]

Philadelphia Union

In 2015, McCarthy signed to his hometown club, Philadelphia Union.[5] Originally signed as a third goalkeeper behind first round draft pick, Andre Blake, and designated player, Rais M'Bohli, McCarthy was given a starting role as a result of injury and poor form, respectively. He made his MLS debut as the starter for the Union on April 11, 2015 versus New York City FC. McCarthy was heralded for his performance which resulted in his first win in the top flight as well as the Union's first win of 2015 season.[6] McCarthy started 8 league matches during the 2015 season, posting one shutout. He was played mostly during the Union's 2015 U.S. Open Cup run, earning wins in the first four rounds of competition (including two penalty shootouts) ultimately losing in the final.

Bethlehem Steel FC

For the 2016 season, McCarthy played on loan to the Union's USL club, Bethlehem Steel FC. He made 11 starts for the club and posted 5 shutouts for Steel FC's inaugural season.

Honors

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Official Site of La Salle University Athletics".
  2. ↑ "John McCarthy – SoccerStats.us".
  3. ↑ "La Salle University Athletics – John McCarthy Inks Professional Contract With Rochester Rhinos Of USL". La Salle University.
  4. ↑ "Rhinos rookie McCarthy named USL PRO's Goalkeeper and Rookie of Year". The Tennessean. September 26, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Union sign Philly native John McCarthy as 3rd GK; Andre Blake has knee surgery". philly.com. February 23, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Philadelphia Union 2, New York City FC 1 | MLS Match Recap". MLSSoccer.com. April 11, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
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