John Joseph McCarthy III (born July 4, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.
 McCarthy with the Philadelphia Union in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Joseph McCarthy III | ||
| Date of birth | July 4, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | LA Galaxy | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | La Salle Explorers | 74 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Ocean City Nor'easters | 22 | (0) |
| 2013 | Reading United | 7 | (0) |
| 2014 | Rochester Rhinos | 18 | (0) |
| 2015–2018 | Philadelphia Union | 21 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | → Bethlehem Steel (loan) | 26 | (0) |
| 2019 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 29 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Inter Miami | 21 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Los Angeles FC | 26 | (0) |
| 2024– | LA Galaxy | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 16, 2024 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editMcCarthy played four years of college soccer at La Salle University between 2010 and 2013.[2]
While at college, McCarthy also appeared for USL PDL clubs Ocean City Nor'easters in 2011 and 2012, and Reading United AC in 2013.[3] He is La Salle's all-time leader among goalkeepers in saves (468), shutouts (28), and games played (75).
Professional
editRochester Rhinos
editMcCarthy signed his first professional deal with USL Pro club Rochester Rhinos on February 27, 2014.[4] After the 2014 season, McCarthy was named the Rhinos' Rookie of the Year as he led the league with 0.72 goals against average.
McCarthy was named USL PRO Goalkeeper of the Year and USL PRO Rookie of the Year for his notable 2014 season performances.[5]
Philadelphia Union
edit
In 2015, McCarthy signed with his hometown club, Philadelphia Union.[6] Originally signed as a third goalkeeper behind first round draft pick, Andre Blake, and designated player, Rais M'Bohli, McCarthy was given a starting role as a result of injury and poor form, respectively. He made his MLS debut as the starter for the Union on April 11, 2015, versus New York City FC. McCarthy was heralded for his performance which resulted in his first win in the topflight as well as the Union's first win of 2015 season.[7] McCarthy started 8 league matches during the 2015 season, posting one shutout. He was played mostly during the Union's 2015 U.S. Open Cup run, earning wins in the first four rounds of competition (including two penalty shootouts) ultimately losing in the final. On July 6, 2017, McCarthy started in an away game against Sporting Kansas City which resulted in a 1–1 draw. McCarthy made five noteworthy saves in the game, including an excellent foot save on Latif Blessing in the 70th minute.
The conclusion of the 2018 season was also the end of McCarthy's Union contract, concluding his time with his hometown team.[8]
Bethlehem Steel FC
editFor the 2016 season, McCarthy played on loan to the Union's USL club, Bethlehem Steel FC. He made 11 starts for the club and posted 5 shutouts for Steel FC's inaugural season.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
editMcCarthy signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies on January 31, 2019.[9] During his season with the Rowdies, McCarthy made 26 appearances and posted 10 clean sheets.[10]
Inter Miami
editIn December 2019, McCarthy joined MLS expansion side Inter Miami CF ahead of their inaugural 2020 season.[11] He made his debut for Miami on October 7, in a 2–1 victory over New York Red Bulls.[12] Following the 2021 season, McCarthy's contract option was declined by Miami.[13]
Los Angeles FC
editOn January 21, 2022, McCarthy joined Los Angeles FC for the 2022 season with an option for 2023.[14] He entered the MLS Cup final against the Union for injured and sent-off goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau in the 117th minute and made two saves during the penalty shootout to win the title for LAFC. McCarthy was named the MLS Cup most valuable player as a result of his performance.[15]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played March 16, 2024[16]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ocean City Nor'easters | 2011[3] | Premier Development League | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | 8 | 0 | |||
| 2012[3] | Premier Development League | 14 | 0 | — | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 22 | 0 | — | — | — | 22 | 0 | |||||
| Reading United | 2013[3] | Premier Development League | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 10 | 0 | ||
| Rochester Rhinos | 2014 | USL Pro | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| Philadelphia Union | 2015 | Major League Soccer | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2017 | Major League Soccer | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 10 | 0 | |||
| 2018 | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 21 | 0 | 9 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | ||||
| Bethlehem Steel (loan) | 2016 | United Soccer League | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| 2017 | United Soccer League | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2018 | United Soccer League | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 26 | 0 | — | — | — | 26 | 0 | |||||
| Tampa Bay Rowdies | 2019 | USL Championship | 29 | 0 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
| Inter Miami | 2020 | Major League Soccer | 8 | 0 | — | — | 1[c] | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | Major League Soccer | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | 13 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 21 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||||
| Los Angeles FC | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Major League Soccer | 25 | 0 | — | 8[d] | 0 | 3[e] | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||
| Total | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | ||
| LA Galaxy | 2024 | Major League Soccer | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 174 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 205 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in USL Pro play-offs
- ^ Appearances in USL Championship play-offs
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
- ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League
- ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup
Honors
editLos Angeles FC
Individual
- United Soccer League Rookie of the Year: 2014
- United Soccer League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2014
- United Soccer League All-League First Team: 2014
- MLS Cup MVP: 2022
- CONCACAF Champions League Golden Glove: 2023[17]
- CONCACAF Champions League Best XI: 2023[18]
References
edit- ^ "John McCarthy". Los Angeles FC. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ "Official Site of La Salle University Athletics".
- ^ a b c d "John McCarthy – SoccerStats.us".
- ^ "La Salle University Athletics – John McCarthy Inks Professional Contract With Rochester Rhinos Of USL". La Salle University.
- ^ "Rhinos rookie McCarthy named USL PRO's Goalkeeper and Rookie of Year". The Tennessean. September 26, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Union sign Philly native John McCarthy as 3rd GK; Andre Blake has knee surgery". philly.com. February 23, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union 2, New York City FC 1 | MLS Match Recap". MLSSoccer.com. April 11, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ Tim Lovenguth (November 22, 2018). "Philadelphia Union end of season roster moves announced". phillysportsnetwork.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ "Rowdies Sign Goalkeeper John McCarthy". RowdiesSoccer.com. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ Ken Russo (December 5, 2020). "Inter Miami signs goalkeeper John McCarthy". intermiamihoy.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ "Inter Miami CF Signs Goalkeeper John McCarthy". InterMiamiCF.com. December 4, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ Michael Franca (October 7, 2020). "MATCH RECAP: Inter Miami CF Defeats New York Red Bulls 1-2 on the Road". InterMiamiCF.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ "Inter Miami CF Announces 2021 Roster Decisions | Inter Miami CF". intermiamicf.
- ^ "LAFC Signs Free Agent Goalkeeper John McCarthy". Los Angeles FC. January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy named MLS Cup 2022 MVP pres. by Audi". MLSsoccer.com. November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
- ^ John McCarthy at Soccerway. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ "LAFC's McCarthy secures Best Goalkeeper Award". CONCACAF. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Davila, Ambriz, Bouanga headline 2023 SCCL Best XI". CONCACAF. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.