Chris Seitz

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Personal information
Chris Seitz
Full name	Chris Seitz
Date of birth	March 12, 1987 (1987-03-12) (age 21)
Place of birth	San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club	Real Salt Lake
Number	1
Youth clubs
2005-06	Maryland Terrapins
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2007-	Real Salt Lake	3 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 30, 2007. ² National team caps and goals correct as of June 30, 2007. * Appearances (Goals)

Chris Seitz (born March 12, 1987) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Major League Soccer side Real Salt Lake, and the United States U-20 men's national soccer team and the United States U-23 men's national soccer team.

Seitz was the first goalkeeper drafted during the 2007 MLS SuperDraft when he was selected fourth overall by Real Salt Lake. In his first two starts, Seitz had a 0-1-1 record and a 2.5 GAA.

He was previously at the University of Maryland for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. As a freshman at Maryland, Seitz won the NCAA national championship by posting a 13-1-2 record with a 0.89 goals against average. He was named College Cup Defensive MVP. During Seitz's two year career at Maryland he registered a 28-5-3 record with a 0.77 GAA. He was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2006.