Full name Michael Holody Name Michael Holody Position Defender Years Team Education University of Michigan | 2005–2008 Michigan Wolverines Height 1.91 m Playing position Role Soccer player | |
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Date of birth (1987-03-30) March 30, 1987 (age 28) Place of birth Clarkston, Michigan, United States | ||
Michael Holody (born March 30, 1987 in Clarkston, Michigan) is an American soccer player who most recently played for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.
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College and Amateur
Holody attended University of Michigan. During his college career, Holody played with USL Premier Development League side Michigan Bucks between 2006 and 2008. Holody's time with the Bucks was very successful as he helped the side to the 2006 PDL North American championship before captaining the team back to a finals appearance in 2007 and the PDL Regular Season title in 2008.
Professional
Holody was drafted in the fourth round, 59th overall, of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids. He was sent on loan to USL-2 side Real Maryland Monarchs in July 2009, making his debut for them against Crystal Palace Baltimore.
He made his MLS debut on September 5, 2009 appearing as a substitute against Toronto FC. He scored his debut goal a week later on September 12, 2009 in another substitute appearance against Toronto. Holody was waived by Colorado on September 15, 2010.
Holody was re-signed by Colorado on March 1, 2011. At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Holody was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.