Playing position Name John McCarthy Career start 2014 Years Team Weight 82 kg | 2010–2013 La Salle Explorers Height 1.91 m Number 55 Role Soccer player | |
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Date of birth (1992-07-04) July 4, 1992 (age 23) Place of birth Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey, United States Current team Philadelphia Union (#55 / Goalkeeper) Similar People Andre Blake, Brian Sylvestre, Vincent Nogueira, C J Sapong, Eric Ayuk Profiles | ||
John mccarthy philadelphia union highlights 2015 2016
John McCarthy (born July 4, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
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- John mccarthy philadelphia union highlights 2015 2016
- College and amateur
- Rochester Rhinos
- Philadelphia Union
- Bethlehem Steel FC
- Individual
- References
College and amateur
McCarthy played four years of college soccer at La Salle University between 2010 and 2013.
While at college, McCarthy also appeared for USL PDL clubs Ocean City Nor'easters in 2011 and 2012, and Reading United AC in 2013. He is La Salle's all-time leader among goalkeepers in saves (468), shutouts (28), and games played (75).
Rochester Rhinos
McCarthy signed his first professional deal with USL Pro club Rochester Rhinos on February 27, 2014. 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.
Philadelphia Union
In 2015, McCarthy signed to his hometown club, Philadelphia Union. 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. 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. On July 6, 2017, McCarthy started in an away game against Sporting Kansas City which resulted in a 1-1 draw. McCarthy made five noteworthy saves in the game, including an excellent foot save on Latif Blessing in the 70th minute.
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.
Individual
