Mac Cozier
Encyclopedia
Mac Cozier is a retired American soccer player. He played one season in Major League Soccer
, one in the Chilean Second Division, one in USISL and six in the USL First Division
. He also earned one cap with the United States national team
in 1996.
, where he played on the men's soccer team from 1992 to 1995. His best season was 1994 when he was named a first team All-American
. He finished his career as the school's all time assist leader with thirty-one, fourth on the career goals list with thirty-four and second on the career points list with ninety-nine.
of Major League Soccer
selected Cozier in the first round (tenth overall) of the 1996 MLS College Draft
. He played thirteen games for the Crew, all as a substitute. The Crew traded him to the San Jose Clash, but the Clash released him before the season. He then signed with the Richmond Kickers
for the 1997 USISL season. In 1998, he moved to Chilean Second Division club Club de Deportes Antofagasta
. After one season, in which he scored ten goals in twenty-six games, he returned to the United States to sign with the Jacksonville Cyclones
of the USL A-League
. Cozier scored thirteen goals and was named a 1998 first team A-League All Star. The next season, he moved to the Charleston Battery
. The Battery released Cozier following the 2002 season and on February 5, 2003, he signed with the Rochester Raging Rhinos
. However, the Rhinos released him on April 24, 2003, and he was immediately signed by the Atlanta Silverbacks
. In 2004, he was named to the second-team USL All-Star team after scoring twelve goals in twenty-eight games with Atlanta. He retired following the 2004 season.
in a 4–1 loss to Peru
on October 19, 1996. Cozier, along with several teammates that day, was called up when the regular national team players went on strike and refused to play. Cozier entered the game in the thirty-second minute, replacing Jean Harbor
.
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...
, one in the Chilean Second Division, one in USISL and six in the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
. He also earned one cap with the United States national team
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...
in 1996.
College
Cozier attended University of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte , also known as UNC Charlotte or simply Charlotte, is a public research university located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States...
, where he played on the men's soccer team from 1992 to 1995. His best season was 1994 when he was named a first team All-American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
. He finished his career as the school's all time assist leader with thirty-one, fourth on the career goals list with thirty-four and second on the career points list with ninety-nine.
Professional
The Columbus CrewColumbus 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...
of 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...
selected Cozier in the first round (tenth overall) of the 1996 MLS College Draft
1996 MLS College Draft
-History:As Major League Soccer prepared for its first season, the league began stocking teams with players. As the teams were being created at the same time, the league adopted a measured approach to building rosters. First, the league allocated four "big name" players to each team. Then on...
. He played thirteen games for the Crew, all as a substitute. The Crew traded him to the San Jose Clash, but the Clash released him before the season. He then signed with the Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
for the 1997 USISL season. In 1998, he moved to Chilean Second Division club Club de Deportes Antofagasta
Club de Deportes Antofagasta
Deportes Antofagasta, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Antofagasta. The club plays in the second level of the Chilean football league system...
. After one season, in which he scored ten goals in twenty-six games, he returned to the United States to sign with the Jacksonville Cyclones
Jacksonville Cyclones
The Jacksonville Cyclones are a now-defunct USL A-League soccer team, based in Jacksonville, Florida, that formed in 1995. The team folded in 1999 shortly after the death of their manager Dennis Viollet, the former Manchester United and England striker....
of the USL A-League
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
. Cozier scored thirteen goals and was named a 1998 first team A-League All Star. The next season, he moved to the Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
. The Battery released Cozier following the 2002 season and on February 5, 2003, he signed with the Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
. However, the Rhinos released him on April 24, 2003, and he was immediately signed by the Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
. In 2004, he was named to the second-team USL All-Star team after scoring twelve goals in twenty-eight games with Atlanta. He retired following the 2004 season.
Indoor soccer
Cozier played one game with the Columbus Invaders during the 1996–1997 National Professional Soccer League season.National team
Cozier played extensively with the U-23 national team in 1995. Cozier earned his only cap with the U.S. national teamUnited 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...
in a 4–1 loss to Peru
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
on October 19, 1996. Cozier, along with several teammates that day, was called up when the regular national team players went on strike and refused to play. Cozier entered the game in the thirty-second minute, replacing Jean Harbor
Jean Harbor
Jean Harbor is a former Nigerian American soccer forward who played for numerous teams in Nigeria and the U.S. He earned fifteen caps with the U.S. national team after becoming a U.S. citizen in 1992.-Youth:...
.