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In November 2013, [[Republic of Ireland national football team]] captain [[Robbie Keane]] revealed that he would recommend Magee to [[Martin O'Neill]] as a possible call-up.<ref>{{cite web|title=Magee might take O'Neill call|url=http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/magee-might-take-oneill-call-29776434.html|publisher=Herald|accessdate=22 November 2013|date=22 November 2013}}</ref> |
In November 2013, [[Republic of Ireland national football team]] captain [[Robbie Keane]] revealed that he would recommend Magee to [[Martin O'Neill]] as a possible call-up.<ref>{{cite web|title=Magee might take O'Neill call|url=http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/magee-might-take-oneill-call-29776434.html|publisher=Herald|accessdate=22 November 2013|date=22 November 2013}}</ref> |
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Magee was called up by [[Jurgen Klinsmann]] for the 2014 January Camp. However, he was left out of the lineup on February 1st against South Korea due to food poisoning. |
Magee was called up by [[Jurgen Klinsmann]] for the 2014 January Camp. However, he was left out of the lineup on February 1st against South Korea due to food poisoning.<ref>http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1701937/chris-wondolowski-lifts-us-win?cc=4716</ref> |
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===Personal=== |
===Personal=== |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 2, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Elmhurst, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chicago Fire | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2001 | IMG Soccer Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2009 | New York Red Bulls[1] | 130 | (23) |
| 2009–2013 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 105 | (19) |
| 2013– | Chicago Fire | 22 | (15) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2001 | United States U17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2003 | United States U20 | 2 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 28, 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of September 23, 2012 | |||
Michael "Mike" Magee (born September 2, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American soccer player of Irish descent who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.
Career
Professional
Magee's entry into professional soccer does not parallel many other players. As a teenager he received interest from Ajax, as well as Swedish side Café Opera, but was unable to sign with either team due to being a minor.[2] Then after graduating from USSF's Bradenton Academy[3] he entered the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, where the MetroStars traded the previous year's third overall selection, Brad Davis, to acquire Magee with the fourth overall pick.[4]
With Metro coach Bob Bradley familiar with Magee from his youth soccer days, the youngster quickly stepped into the Metro lineup, and played every game of the 2003 season except the meaningless finale. He became the youngest player in team history to start a game and score a goal. He scored seven goals, nearing the rookie record, which included a couple of dramatic game-winning and game-tying efforts.
When the MetroStars signed a trio of foreign strikers before the 2004 season, Magee struggled for playing time early on. But he soon found a new niche as an attacking midfielder, as his skill on the ball, leadership, precise passing, and overall intelligence make him an important part of the Metro team. Magee ended up with three goals on the season, one of them in the 90th minute to give the Metros a 2-1 win over Los Angeles Galaxy. He scored five in 2005, adding five assists. Magee followed that with three goals in an injury-filled 2006. Magee's injury woes continued in 2007 as he was limited to 7 league matches. The 2008 season saw Magee receive significant playing time as an attacking midfielder, but it was apparent that he was not fully recovered from his injuries. He was then moved to his natural forward position and had a resurgence as he scored in 3 consecutive matches, helping the club to three straight wins. He ended the 2008 season scoring five key goals, helping the club reach the MLS Playoffs.
Magee was traded to Los Angeles Galaxy in January 2009 in exchange for a 2nd round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.[5] In his first season with Los Angeles, Magee appeared in 23 league matches scoring 2 goals. During the 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs Magee started all 4 of the teams playoff matches scoring two goals in helping lead the club to the MLS Cup Final. At the MLS 2009 Cup Final Magee scored the Galaxy's only goal but the team ended up losing during an overtime penalty shoot out.
Magee made his first professional appearance as a goalkeeper on June 25, 2011, moving to the position in the 43rd minute of a match against San Jose Earthquakes, after starting goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts was injured and reserve goalkeeper Josh Saunders received a red card for an elbow to the face of Steven Lenhart. Magee made 4 saves, including a late stop on a 1-v-1 against Lenhart, preserving a clean sheet for the Galaxy in a 0-0 draw.[6] It was the first time Magee had played in goal at any level of soccer.[7] Magee had his most productive season during the 2011 campaign scoring 10 goals in all competitions for the Galaxy including 3 in the MLS playoffs, helping the Galaxy to capture the 2011 MLS Cup.
Mike Magee has become LA's "Mr. November" due to his repeated ability to deliver goals and in form clutch performances in the post-season, having scored 8 goals in his 15 playoff matches for the team.
On May 24, 2013, Magee was traded to Chicago Fire for the MLS rights to Robbie Rogers.[8] He made an immediate impact with the club, scoring 7 goals in his first 7 matches across all competitions. He won the June Player of the Month Award. The Fire missed the playoffs by three goals, and Magee lost to Camilo Sanvezzo for the MLS Golden Boot. Camilo had 22 goals and 6 assists, while Magee had 21 goals and 4 assists. On November 20, he- along with Robbie Keane and Marco Di Vaio, was nominated for the MVP Award. On December 5, he was named the MVP of MLS. He became the first Chicago Fire player ever to win the award.[9]
International
Magee spent time with various US youth national Teams. He played in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates, scoring the game-winner against Paraguay.
In November 2013, Republic of Ireland national football team captain Robbie Keane revealed that he would recommend Magee to Martin O'Neill as a possible call-up.[10]
Magee was called up by Jurgen Klinsmann for the 2014 January Camp. However, he was left out of the lineup on February 1st against South Korea due to food poisoning.[11]
Personal
Magee spent some of his earliest years living in Elmhurst, Illinois before moving away. He played AYSO; one year, his team name was the "Blue Bombers".
Magee and his girlfriend, Kristen Pizzolato, had a daughter, Keira, in March 2010.[12]
Career statistics
- As of April 28, 2013
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Playoffs | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls | 2003 | MLS | 29 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 36 | 7 | |
| 2004 | 22 | 3 | - | - | - | - | — | 22 | 3 | |||
| 2005 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | - | - | — | 30 | 5 | |||
| 2006 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 19 | 3 | |||
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | - | - | - | - | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2008 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | - | - | — | 27 | 5 | |||
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 2009 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | — | 28 | 4 | ||
| 2010 | 16 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2011 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 10 | ||
| 2012 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 9 | ||
| 2013 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 6 | ||
| Chicago Fire | 2013 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 3 | - | - | — | 25 | 18 | ||
| Career total | 256 | 57 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 302 | 71 | ||
Honours
- Los Angeles Galaxy
- MLS Cup (2): 2011, 2012
- MLS Supporters' Shield (2): 2010, 2011
- MLS Western Conference Regular Season (3): 2009, 2010, 2011
- MLS Player of the Month (1): March 2013
- MLS Player of the Week (2): 2011, 2013
- Chicago Fire
- MLS Player of the Month (1): June 2013
- MLS Best XI (1): 2013
- MLS MVP (1): 2013
See also
References
- ^ the team was known as MetroStars prior to 2006
- ^ "On The Field - by Mike Magee". U.S. Soccer. August 25, 2002. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ^ Sutton, Alan (September 7, 2001). "Instead of playing high school soccer, Mike Magee, 17, is pursuing a professional dream at a Florida academy. A head start on his future". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=1983098
- ^ http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2009/01/new_york_red_bulls_trade_mike.html
- ^ http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/06/recap-magee-minds-net-depleted-galaxy-scoreless-cl%C3%A1sico-draw
- ^ http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/06/magees-debut-net-gives-galaxy-confidence-boost
- ^ Rivera, Guillermo (May 24, 2013). "Fire land Magee in trade for Rogers". Chicago Now. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ "Magee wins MLS MVP". chicago-fire.com. December 5, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ "Magee might take O'Neill call". Herald. November 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1701937/chris-wondolowski-lifts-us-win?cc=4716
- ^ "Long Grove native thrilled to be playing soccer for Chicago Fire". July 25, 2013.
External links
- 1984 births
- Living people
- American soccer players
- New York Red Bulls players
- Los Angeles Galaxy players
- Chicago Fire Soccer Club players
- Sportspeople from Chicago, Illinois
- People from Barrington, Illinois
- Soccer players from Illinois
- American people of Irish descent
- New York Red Bulls draft picks
- Major League Soccer first round draft picks
- Major League Soccer players
- Major League Soccer All-Stars
- Major League Soccer MVPs
- United States men's youth international soccer players