Mike Magee (soccer)

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Mike Magee
Personal information
Date of birth September 2, 1984 (1984-09-02) (age 23)
Place of birth    Chicago, IL, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position forward/midfielder
Club information
Current club Red Bull New York
Number 7
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2003- MetroStars/RBNY 110 (19)   

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 14 May 2008.
* Appearances (Goals)

Mike Magee (born September 2, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American soccer forward/midfielder who currently plays for Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer.

[edit] Club Career

Magee's entry into MLS does not parallel many other players; after graduating from USSF's Bradenton Academy, he tried his luck in Europe, trying out for a number of teams, including Ajax Amsterdam. Unable to get a contract, he came back to the US and 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 (both marks since bettered by Eddie Gaven). He scored seven goals, nearing the rookie record, which included a couple of dramatic game-winning and game-tying ones.

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 in an injury-filled 2006.

[edit] International Career

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

[edit] See also

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