Jack McBean
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Jack McBean is a midfielder for Los Angeles Galaxy
in Major League Soccer
. He is the club's youngest ever-signing. In June 2011, it was confirmed that he has been formally approached to consider switching his FIFA nationality
from American to Scottish at the request of Scotland national football team
manager Craig Levein
. He made his LA Galaxy debut in a July 2011 friendly match against English Premiership side Manchester City.
native, formally signed for LA Galaxy
at the age of 16 in April 2011. As of July 2011, he is the youngest player to have signed for the club in its history. He previously played for the LA Galaxy under-16s and, prior to that, Corona del Mar High School.
He was assigned the number 32 shirt for the 2011 Major League Soccer season
.
He made his first appearance for the club in a friendly match against Manchester City on 24 July 2011, coming on as a 66th minute substitute for teammate Miguel Pedro López
. The Los Angeles Times
noted that he "quickly provided a threat" after appearing, while Fox Sports West stated that he "immediately made an impact" in the game. The match finished 1-1, but included a penalty shootout
. Manchester City won the shootout 7-6, with McBean having his penalty saved by goalkeeper Joe Hart
. On October 23, 2011 McBean played his first league game against Houston Dynamo getting the start, and subsequently scored.
, in which the US reached the round of 16, and in the 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship
, in which the US were champions.
McBean has Scottish parents and is eligible to play for the senior national teams of the United States
and Scotland
. In June 2011, Scotland manager Craig Levein
confirmed that he has instructed his chief scout, Michael Oliver
, to continue a dialogue with the player and his parents to determine his interest in representing Scotland in future. As of summer 2011, he has yet to confirm long-term allegiance to either country.
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, 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, and the league's second...
in 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...
. He is the club's youngest ever-signing. In June 2011, it was confirmed that he has been formally approached to consider switching his FIFA nationality
FIFA eligibility rules
FIFA eligibility rules describe the criteria that are used to determine whether an association football player is allowed to represent a particular country in officially recognised international competitions and friendly matches. Eligibility rules are implemented and maintained by FIFA, the...
from American to Scottish at the request of Scotland national football team
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
manager Craig Levein
Craig Levein
Craig William Levein is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager of the Scotland national team. During his playing career he played for Cowdenbeath and Heart of Midlothian...
. He made his LA Galaxy debut in a July 2011 friendly match against English Premiership side Manchester City.
Club career
McBean, a CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
native, formally signed for LA Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, 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, and the league's second...
at the age of 16 in April 2011. As of July 2011, he is the youngest player to have signed for the club in its history. He previously played for the LA Galaxy under-16s and, prior to that, Corona del Mar High School.
He was assigned the number 32 shirt for the 2011 Major League Soccer season
2011 Major League Soccer season
The 2011 Major League Soccer season was the 99th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 33rd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 16th season of Major League Soccer. The season marked the arrival of two new league clubs, Portland Timbers and Vancouver...
.
He made his first appearance for the club in a friendly match against Manchester City on 24 July 2011, coming on as a 66th minute substitute for teammate Miguel Pedro López
Miguel Pedro López
Miguel Pedro López is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, on loan from Quilmes.-South America:...
. The Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country....
noted that he "quickly provided a threat" after appearing, while Fox Sports West stated that he "immediately made an impact" in the game. The match finished 1-1, but included a penalty shootout
Penalty shootout
The shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches that would have otherwise been drawn or tied. The rules for penalty shootouts vary between sports and even different competitions; however, the usual form is similar to penalty shots in that a single player takes one shot on goal...
. Manchester City won the shootout 7-6, with McBean having his penalty saved by goalkeeper Joe Hart
Joe Hart
Charles Joseph John "Joe" Hart is an English football goalkeeper who plays for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national football team and was previously a regular for the England under-21 team....
. On October 23, 2011 McBean played his first league game against Houston Dynamo getting the start, and subsequently scored.
International career
McBean has represented his country of birth at the under-17 age level. He played for the United States under-17s in the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the fourteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and the eleventh played since the change in age limits from under 16s to Under 17s in 1991. It was held in Mexico with games being played amongst various venues between 18 June and 10 July 2011...
, in which the US reached the round of 16, and in the 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship
2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship
The 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship determined the four CONCACAF representatives to advance to the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico. Jamaica staged the championships between the 14 and 27 February...
, in which the US were champions.
McBean has Scottish parents and is eligible to play for the senior national teams of the United States
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...
and Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
. In June 2011, Scotland manager Craig Levein
Craig Levein
Craig William Levein is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager of the Scotland national team. During his playing career he played for Cowdenbeath and Heart of Midlothian...
confirmed that he has instructed his chief scout, Michael Oliver
Michael Oliver (footballer)
Michael Oliver is a former Scottish football player and manager. Oliver now holds the position as national team scout for the Scotland national football team, reporting directly to the national coach Craig Levein...
, to continue a dialogue with the player and his parents to determine his interest in representing Scotland in future. As of summer 2011, he has yet to confirm long-term allegiance to either country.
Achievements
- United States under-17s
- Winner: 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship2011 CONCACAF U-17 ChampionshipThe 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship determined the four CONCACAF representatives to advance to the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico. Jamaica staged the championships between the 14 and 27 February...
Los Angeles Galaxy
- MLS CupMLS CupThe MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
(1): 20112011 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2011 Major League Soccer season was the 99th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 33rd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 16th season of Major League Soccer. The season marked the arrival of two new league clubs, Portland Timbers and Vancouver... - Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor 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...
Supporters' Shield (1): 20112011 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2011 Major League Soccer season was the 99th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 33rd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 16th season of Major League Soccer. The season marked the arrival of two new league clubs, Portland Timbers and Vancouver... - Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor 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...
Western Conference Championship (1): 20112011 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2011 Major League Soccer season was the 99th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 33rd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 16th season of Major League Soccer. The season marked the arrival of two new league clubs, Portland Timbers and Vancouver...