Alex Horwath
Encyclopedia
Alex Horwath is an American
soccer player.
, remaining with the youth squad from 2001 to 2003. In 2005 he attended college at the University of Connecticut
but did not play due to an injury. In 2007 he transferred to the University of Wisconsin.While with Wisconsin Horwath established himself as his teams starting Goalkeeper appearing in 52 matches in his three years.
Horwath played in the USL Premier Development League
during his collegiate career. In 2008 he played for the Northern Virginia Royals
and in 2009 with Kansas City Brass
. He also played with the Madison 56ers of the National Premier Soccer League
in 2007.
and was signed by Major League Soccer
in April of 2010. During August of 2010 he joined San Jose Earthquakes
to replace the injured Joe Cannon
. After remaining with San Jose for a few weeks, in October of 2010 he joined Seattle Sounders
and remained with the club until the end of the season.
During the 2011 Major League Soccer
offseason Horwath went on trial with New York Red Bulls. On March 25, 2011 it was announced that Horwath had agreed to terms with New York. One day later Horwath made his official debut for New York starting in place of the injured Greg Sutton
and Bouna Coundoul
who was on international duty, helping his club to a 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew
.
Horwath was waived by New York on November 23, 2011.
and United States U-19
national team.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player.
College and Amateur
Horwath began his youth career with D.C. UnitedD.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
, remaining with the youth squad from 2001 to 2003. In 2005 he attended college at the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
but did not play due to an injury. In 2007 he transferred to the University of Wisconsin.While with Wisconsin Horwath established himself as his teams starting Goalkeeper appearing in 52 matches in his three years.
Horwath played in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
during his collegiate career. In 2008 he played for the Northern Virginia Royals
Northern Virginia Royals
Northern Virginia Royals is an American soccer team based in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
and in 2009 with Kansas City Brass
Kansas City Brass
Kansas City Brass is an American soccer team based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games on...
. He also played with the Madison 56ers of the National Premier Soccer League
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
in 2007.
Professional
At the conclusion of his college career Horwath trained with Kansas City WizardsKansas City Wizards
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
and was signed by Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
in April of 2010. During August of 2010 he joined San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
to replace the injured Joe Cannon
Joe Cannon (soccer)
Joe Cannon is an American soccer player who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...
. After remaining with San Jose for a few weeks, in October of 2010 he joined Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
and remained with the club until the end of the season.
During the 2011 Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
offseason Horwath went on trial with New York Red Bulls. On March 25, 2011 it was announced that Horwath had agreed to terms with New York. One day later Horwath made his official debut for New York starting in place of the injured Greg Sutton
Greg Sutton (soccer)
Greg Sutton is a Canadian soccer player who most recently played for Montreal Impact in the North American Soccer League...
and Bouna Coundoul
Bouna Coundoul
Bouna Coundoul is a Senegalese footballer who most recently played for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer, and for the Senegal national football team.-College:...
who was on international duty, helping his club to a 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
.
Horwath was waived by New York on November 23, 2011.
International
Horwath played with the United States U-17United States U-17 men's national soccer team
The United States U-17 men's national soccer team is the national under-17 association football team of the United States and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation...
and United States U-19
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
national team.