Zac MacMath
Encyclopedia
Zachary Michael MacMath is an American
goalkeeper
currently playing for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer
.
, where he was first choice goalkeeper for three seasons, winning numerous individual awards along the way. It was during this time that he had a training stint with English Premier League club Everton
. At the end of the 2010 season, MacMath was named to the Jewish Sports Review
's All-America team.
by the Philadelphia Union.
MacMath made his Major League Soccer
debut in an away match against Real Salt Lake on September 3rd, replacing injured Faryd Mondragon at half time. MacMath has started numerous Reserve League games, and played in friendlies against Everton
of the Premier League, and against Real Madrid
in July of 2011.
MacMath started his first string of games in September 2011 due to the injury of starting keeper Faryd Mondragon.
MacMath along with Union teammate Amobi Okugo
were called up to the U-20 squad for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in March–April. The Philadelphia Union is the only Major League Soccer
team with two players represented.
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
In many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal...
currently playing for the 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...
.
College and Amateur
Before his college career, MacMath had been part of the United States National Team residency program at Bradenton, Florida. MacMath later attended the University of MarylandUniversity of Maryland
When the term "University of Maryland" is used without any qualification, it generally refers to the University of Maryland, College Park.University of Maryland may refer to the following:...
, where he was first choice goalkeeper for three seasons, winning numerous individual awards along the way. It was during this time that he had a training stint with English Premier League club Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
. At the end of the 2010 season, MacMath was named to the Jewish Sports Review
Jewish Sports Review
Jewish Sports Review is a bi-monthly magazine that was established in 1997. Its editors are Ephraim Moxson and Shel Wallman.The magazine identifies which star and professional athletes are Jewish...
's All-America team.
Professional
On January 14, 2011, MacMath was drafted #5 overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft2011 MLS SuperDraft
The 2011 MLS SuperDraft was the twelfth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 13, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland, during the 2011 NSCAA Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. The 2011 SuperDraft consisted of three rounds with eighteen selections each, for...
by the Philadelphia Union.
MacMath made his 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...
debut in an away match against Real Salt Lake on September 3rd, replacing injured Faryd Mondragon at half time. MacMath has started numerous Reserve League games, and played in friendlies against Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
of the Premier League, and against Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
in July of 2011.
MacMath started his first string of games in September 2011 due to the injury of starting keeper Faryd Mondragon.
International
MacMath led the U.S. U-20 men’s national team to the Milk Cup title, posting a strong performance that helped defeat host Northern Ireland, 3-0, at the Showgrounds in Ballymena, Ireland, on July 30, 2010. The Union's first round draft pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft (fifth overall) finished the tournament unbeaten after recording a 1-0 victory over China on July 26. MacMath also participated in both training camps in Florida last December and January.MacMath along with Union teammate Amobi Okugo
Amobi Okugo
Amobi Okugo is an American soccer player who currently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.-College:...
were called up to the U-20 squad for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in March–April. The Philadelphia Union is the only 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...
team with two players represented.
Career statistics
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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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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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