Mike Magee (soccer)

Mike Magee

Personal information
Full name	Mike Magee
Date of birth	September 2, 1984 (1984-09-02) (age 27)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current club	Los Angeles Galaxy
Number	18
Youth career
2000–2001	IMG Soccer Academy
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2003–2008	New York Red Bulls[1]	130	(23)
2009–	Los Angeles Galaxy	66	(8)
National team‡
2001	United States U17	3	(1)
2003	United States U20	2	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 20, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of March 31, 2010

Mike Magee (born September 2, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.

Career

Professional

Magee's entry into professional soccer does not parallel many other players; after graduating from USSF's Bradenton Academy he entered the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, where the MetroStars traded the previous year's third overall selection, Brad Davis, to acquire Magee with the fourth overall pick.

With Metro coach Bob Bradley familiar with Magee from his youth soccer days, the youngster quickly stepped into the Metro lineup, and played every game of the 2003 season except the meaningless finale. He became the youngest player in team history to start a game and score a goal. He scored seven goals, nearing the rookie record, which included a couple of dramatic game-winning and game-tying efforts.

When the MetroStars signed a trio of foreign strikers before the 2004 season, Magee struggled for playing time early on. But he soon found a new niche as an attacking midfielder, as his skill on the ball, leadership, precise passing, and overall intelligence make him an important part of the Metro team. Magee ended up with three goals on the season, one of them in the 90th minute to give the Metros a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy. He scored five in 2005, adding five assists. Magee followed that with three goals in an injury-filled 2006. Magee's injury woes continued in 2007 as he was limited to 7 league matches. The 2008 season saw Magee receive significant playing time as an attacking midfielder, but it was apparent that he was not fully recovered from his injuries. He was then moved to his natural forward position and had a resurgence as he scored in 3 consecutive matches, helping the club to three straight wins. He ended the 2008 season scoring five key goals, helping the club reach the MLS Playoffs.

Magee was traded to Los Angeles Galaxy in January 2009 in exchange for a 2nd round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.^[2] In his first season with Los Angeles, Magee appeared in 23 league matches scoring 2 goals. During the 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs Magee started all 4 of the teams playoff matches scoring two goals in helping lead the club to the MLS Cup Final. At the MLS 2009 Cup Final Magee scored the Galaxy's only goal but the team ended up losing during an overtime penalty shoot out.

Magee made his first professional appearance as a goalkeeper on June 25, 2011, moving to the position in the 43rd minute of a match against the San Jose Earthquakes, after starting goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts was injured and reserve goalkeeper Josh Saunders received a red card for an elbow to the face of Steven Lenhart. Magee made a number of saves, including a late stop on a 1-v-1 against Lenhart, preserving a clean sheet for the Galaxy in a 0-0 draw.^[3] It was the first time Magee had played in goal at any level of soccer.^[4]

International

Magee spent time with various US youth national Teams. He played in the 2003 World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates, scoring the game-winner against Paraguay.

Personal

Magee and his girlfriend, Kristen Pizzolato, had a daughter in March 2010. They currently reside in Los Angeles County.

Career statistics

Updated 20 November 2008.^[5]

All-time club performance

Club	Season	Major League Soccer		US Open Cup		MLS Cup		CONCACAF		Total
		App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals
New York Red Bulls	2003	29	7	5	0	2	0	-	-	36	7
	2004	22	3	1	0	-	-	-	-	23	3
	2005	29	5	1	0	-	-	-	-	30	5
	2006	17	3	1	0	1	0	-	-	19	3
	2007	7	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	0
	2008	26	5	1	0	-	-	-	-	27	5
Los Angeles Galaxy	2009	23	2	1	0	4	2			28	4
	2010	16	1			3	0	1	0	20	1
	2011	27	5	1	1	4	3	4	1	36	10
	Club Total	196	31	11	1	14	5	5	1	226	38

Honors

Los Angeles Galaxy

• MLS Cup (1):2011
• MLS Supporters' Shield (2): 2010, 2011
• MLS Western Conference Champions (2): 2009, 2011
• MLS Player of the Week (1): 2011

New York Red Bulls

• Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship (1): 2008

See also

• List of current MLS players

References

1. ^ the team was known as MetroStars prior to 2006
2. ^ http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2009/01/new_york_red_bulls_trade_mike.html
3. ^ http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/06/recap-magee-minds-net-depleted-galaxy-scoreless-cl%C3%A1sico-draw
4. ^ http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/06/magees-debut-net-gives-galaxy-confidence-boost
5. ^ http://web.mlsnet.com/history/register.jsp?content=players_m

External links

• MLS player profile

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Name	Magee, Mike
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Date of birth	1984-09-02
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, United States
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