Cody Mizell

Cody Mizell
Personal information
Full name Cody Mizell
Date of birth (1991-09-30) September 30, 1991
Place of birth Woodstock, Georgia, United States
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Charlotte Independence
Youth career
2010–2012 Clemson Tigers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013 Atlanta Silverbacks 2 (0)
2014 Tampa Bay Rowdies 6 (0)
2015 Knattspyrnufélagið Fram 20 (0)
2016– Charlotte Independence 0 (0)
National team
2007 United States U17 10 (0)
2008 United States U18 4 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 1, 2015.
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of November 3, 2013

Cody Mizell (born September 30, 1991) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Charlotte Independence in the USL.

College

Mizell attended Clemson University, where he was first choice goalkeeper for three seasons, winning numerous All-American and All-ACC awards as a Tiger. He was named team Most Valuable Player as a Freshman in 2010.[1]

Professional career

Atlanta Silverbacks

On May 16, 2013, Mizell signed a professional contract with NASL club Atlanta Silverbacks.[2] On November 2, 2013, Mizell made his professional debut against the New York Cosmos.[3]

Tampa Bay Rowdies

On March 27, 2014, Mizell signed a two-year contract with NASL club Tampa Bay Rowdies following a successful trial.[4] He made his debut with the Rowdies on May 24, 2014 in a 3-2 win against rival side Fort Lauderdale Strikers.[5] After making six appearances for the Rowdies, Mizell and Tampa Bay exercised an option in his contract to terminate it following the 2014 season to explore future club considerations.[6]

Knattspyrnufélagið Fram

On May 15, 2015, Mizell signed a contract with Knattspyrnufélagið Fram of Iceland.[7] Mizell became an instant starter upon arrival at the historic club, and was named to the Icelandic league's best eleven on May 22, 2016.[8]

International career

Mizell capped multiple times for the U.S. under-17 national team. He continued with the youth national team system appearing for the U.S. Under-18 national team and the U.S. under-20 national team.

References

  1. "Clemson presents sports awards at spring game". TigerNet. 9 April 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  2. Malone, Neal (16 May 2013). "Silverbacks Sign Goalkeeper Mizell". Atlanta Silverbacks. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  3. "Cosmos Claim Psychological Soccer Bowl Edge". North American Soccer League. 2 November 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  4. "Tampa Bay Rowdies Sign Goalkeeper Cody Mizell". Box Score News. 17 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  5. Brousseau, Dave (24 May 2014). "Strikers drop 3-2 decision to Tampa Bay". SunSentinel. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  6. "WASTING NO TIME". Sunshine Soccer News. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  7. "Fram fær tvo öfluga Bandaríkjamenn í sínar raðir". Fram FC. 18 May 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  8. "Úrvalslið 12. umferðar í 1. deild". Fram FC. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.

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