Jack McInerney
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John "Jack" McInerney is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer
.
, and played club soccer for the Cobb Futbol Club in Georgia. He was named the NSCAA National Youth Player of the Year for 2009, having already established a regional reputation as a member of the Georgia 1992 Boys Olympic Development Program.
He also spent a week of training and evaluation under the direction of Tony Carr
at the West Ham United USA Academy.
by Philadelphia Union. He made his professional debut on March 25, 2010, in the opening game of the 2010 MLS season
against Seattle Sounders FC
. He scored his first professional goal on May 1, 2010 in a game against Los Angeles Galaxy
. Philadelphia Union supporters affectionately nickname Jack McInerney "Jack Mac".
McInerney was loaned to USL-2 club Harrisburg City Islanders
on 22 July 2010.
McInerney's good start in MLS at a uniquely young age recalls starts by future national team players Bobby Convey
, Eddie Gaven
, and Jozy Altidore
. His second goal of his rookie season was a game-tying goal against the New England Revolution
on August 28, 2010. Four days later, McInerney scored a game winning goal against Mexican power CD Guadalajara
in a friendly match at PPL Park.
McInerney scored his first goal of the 2011 season against the Houston Dynamo
on August 6.
scored two goals in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
.
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for Philadelphia Union 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...
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Youth
McInerney graduated from Bradenton Preparatory High School in Bradenton, FloridaBradenton, Florida
Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2007 population to be 53,471. Bradenton is the largest Principal City of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2007 estimated population of 682,833...
, and played club soccer for the Cobb Futbol Club in Georgia. He was named the NSCAA National Youth Player of the Year for 2009, having already established a regional reputation as a member of the Georgia 1992 Boys Olympic Development Program.
He also spent a week of training and evaluation under the direction of Tony Carr
Tony Carr
Anthony Carr MBE is an English sports coach, the current Director of Youth Development at the West Ham United football club's youth academy and is recognised as one of the most influential figures in English football. A former graduate of the academy himself, whose footballing career was cut short...
at the West Ham United USA Academy.
Professional
McInerney turned professional straight out of high school; he was drafted in the first round – 7th overall – of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
by Philadelphia Union. He made his professional debut on March 25, 2010, in the opening game of the 2010 MLS season
2010 Major League Soccer season
The 2010 Major League Soccer season was the 98th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 32nd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 15th in MLS history. It began on March 25 at Seattle's Qwest Field with Seattle Sounders FC defeating the expansion...
against Seattle Sounders FC
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...
. He scored his first professional goal on May 1, 2010 in a game against Los Angeles 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...
. Philadelphia Union supporters affectionately nickname Jack McInerney "Jack Mac".
McInerney was loaned to USL-2 club Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
on 22 July 2010.
McInerney's good start in MLS at a uniquely young age recalls starts by future national team players Bobby Convey
Bobby Convey
Robert Francis "Bobby" Convey is an American soccer player.-Youth:Convey attended the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, played club soccer for the Philadelphia Soccer Club Coppa, and was a member of the initial class of the Bradenton Academy that also included current national team...
, Eddie Gaven
Eddie Gaven
Eddie Gaven is an American soccer player who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.-Youth:Gaven attended Steinert High School in New Jersey but did not play college soccer...
, and Jozy Altidore
Jozy Altidore
Josmer Volmy "Jozy" Altidore is an American soccer player currently playing for Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar, and for the United States national team....
. His second goal of his rookie season was a game-tying goal against the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
on August 28, 2010. Four days later, McInerney scored a game winning goal against Mexican power CD Guadalajara
CD Guadalajara
This article is about Spanish club, for the Mexican club see C.D. Guadalajara.Club Deportivo Guadalajara, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Guadalajara, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha...
in a friendly match at PPL Park.
McInerney scored his first goal of the 2011 season against the Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
on August 6.
International
McInerney was a member of the USA Under 15 National Team during 2006 and 2007, and as a member of the U.S. Under-17 TeamUnited 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...
scored two goals in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
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Career statistics
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2010 Philadelphia Union season
The 2010 Philadelphia Union season is the first season of the team's existence.-Pre-season:Philadelphia Union defeated the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, 0-5, in their first ever pre-season match on February 13, 2010, in Greensboro, N.C....
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Major League Soccer
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2011 Philadelphia Union season
The 2011 Philadelphia Union season is the second season of the team's existence.- Team uniform :-Background:At the end of the 2010 season, Philadelphia was 7th in the Eastern Conference, which unfortunately was not enough to get them into the MLS Playoffs. During the off-season, the team lost Fred,...
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