Zac MacMath
 MacMath playing with the Union in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zachary Michael MacMath | ||
| Date of birth | August 7, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2008 | IMG Soccer Academy | ||
| 2008–2010 | Maryland Terrapins | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2011– | Philadelphia Union | 74 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2006–2007 | United States U17 | 22 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | United States U20 | 7 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 18, 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Zachary Michael MacMath (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
Career
College and Amateur
MacMath was born in St. Petersburg, Florida.
MacMath attended the University of Maryland, where he was first choice goalkeeper for three seasons, winning numerous individual awards along the way.[1] It was during this time that he had a training stint with English Premier League club Everton.[2] At the end of the 2010 season, MacMath was named to the Jewish Sports Review's All-America team.[3]
Professional
On January 14, 2011, MacMath was drafted #5 overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by the Philadelphia Union.[4]
MacMath started his first string of games in September 2011 due to the injury of starting keeper Faryd Mondragon. After failing to make the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs, MacMath joined Premier League side Everton for a training stint during the MLS off-season.[5]
International
MacMath led the U.S. U-20 men’s national team to the Milk Cup title, posting a strong performance that helped defeat host Northern Ireland, 3-0, at the Showgrounds in Ballymena, on July 30, 2010. The Union's first round draft pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft (fifth overall) finished the tournament unbeaten after recording a 1-0 victory over China on July 26. MacMath also participated in both training camps in Florida last December and January.[6]
MacMath along with Union teammate Amobi Okugo were called up to the U-20 squad for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in March–April. The Philadelphia Union is the only Major League Soccer team with two players represented.[7] MacMath also trained with the U-23 Olympic squad in preparation for the 2012 London Olympics in two camps prior to qualifying.
Career statistics
Club
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| USA | League | Open Cup | League Cup | North America | Total | |||||||
| 2011 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
| Total | USA | 63 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | |
| Career total | 63 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | ||
Updated August 3, 2013
References
- ↑ http://www.umterps.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/macmath_zac00.html
- ↑ http://usa10kit.com/2010/07/30/macmath-headed-to-everton-to-train/
- ↑ "2010 Men’s All-America Soccer Team (Division I)". Jewish Sports Review. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ↑ Union go to Maryland well again for MacMath
- ↑ "MacMath to train with Everton:Update". 5 November 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- ↑ http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2011/03/okugo-macmath-called-u-20-usmnt
- ↑ http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-20-MNT/2011/03/Rongen-Finalizes-Roster-for-CONCACAF-U20-Championship.aspx Rongen Finalizes Roster for CONCACAF Under-20 Championship
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