John McCarthy (soccer)

John McCarthy
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-07-04) July 4, 1992
Place of birth Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Philadelphia Union
Number 27
Youth career
2010–2013 La Salle Explorers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Ocean City Nor'easters 22 (0)
2013 Reading United 7 (0)
2014 Rochester Rhinos 18 (0)
2015– Philadelphia Union 11 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 28, 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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