John McCarthy (soccer)

John McCarthy
Personal information
Date of birthJuly 4, 1992
Place of birthPhiladelphia, PA, United States
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Philadelphia Union
Number55
Youth career
2010–2013La Salle Explorers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2011–2012Ocean City Nor'easters22(0)
2013Reading United7(0)
2014Rochester Rhinos18(0)
2015–Philadelphia Union3(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 April 2015.
† Appearances (Goals).

John McCarthy (born July 4, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.

Career

College and amateur

McCarthy played four years of college soccer at La Salle University between 2010 and 2013.[1]

While at college, McCarthy also appeared for USL PDL clubs Ocean City Nor'easters in 2011 and 2012, and Reading United AC in 2013.[2] He is La Salle's all-time leader among goalkeepers in saves (468), shutouts (28), and games played (75).

Professional

McCarthy signed his first professional deal with USL Pro club Rochester Rhinos on February 27, 2014.[3] After the 2014 season, McCarthy was named the Rhinos' rookie of the year as he led the league with a .72 goals against average.

McCarthy was named USL PRO Goalkeeper of the Year and USL PRO Rookie of the Year for his notable 2014 season.

McCarthy made his MLS debut as the starter for the Philadelphia Union on April 11, 2015 versus NYCFC.

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