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Mike Magee (soccer)

Michael Magee (born September 2, 1984) is an
American former soccer player who last played for Mike Magee
LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer as a forward. In
the 2013 season with the Chicago Fire, Magee
scored 21 goals and was named the MLS MVP.

Contents
Club career
MetroStars
LA Galaxy
Chicago Fire
Return to LA Galaxy
International career
Personal life
Career statistics
Honors Magee with the LA Galaxy in 2010
References Personal information
External links Date of birth September 2, 1984
Place of birth Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Club career Position(s) Second striker, Attacking midfielder
Youth career
2000–2001 IMG Soccer Academy
MetroStars
Senior career*
Magee graduated from USSF's Bradenton Years Team Apps (Gls)
Academy[2] he entered the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, 2003–2008 New York Red Bulls[1] 130 (23)
where the MetroStars traded the previous year's 2009–2013 LA Galaxy 105 (19)
third overall selection, Brad Davis, to acquire 2013–2015 Chicago Fire 51 (22)
Magee with the fourth overall pick.[3] 2015 → Saint Louis FC (loan) 1 (0)
With Metro coach Bob Bradley familiar with Magee 2016 LA Galaxy 30 (6)
from his youth soccer days, the youngster quickly Total 317 (70)
stepped into the Metro lineup, and played every National team‡
game of the 2003 season except the meaningless 2001 United States U17 3 (1)
finale. He became the youngest player in team 2003 United States U20 2 (1)
history to start a game and score a goal. He scored * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the
seven goals, nearing the rookie record, which domestic league only and correct as of November 11,
included a couple of game-winning and game-tying 2016
efforts. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of September
23, 2012
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

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intelligence made 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.

LA Galaxy

Magee was traded to Los Angeles Galaxy in January 2009 in exchange for a 2nd round pick in the 2010
MLS SuperDraft.[4] 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 team's 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.[5] It was the first time Magee had played in goal at any level of
soccer.[6] 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.

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.

Chicago Fire

On May 24, 2013, Magee was traded to Chicago Fire for the MLS rights to Robbie Rogers.[7] 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, Magee along with Robbie Keane and Marco Di Vaio, was nominated for
the MVP Award. On December 5, he was named the MVP of MLS. Magee became the first Chicago Fire
player ever to win the award.[8]

In September 2014, Magee underwent a right hip surgery to address an injury of the labrum and to
repair articular surface damage. He would miss eight months due to recovery.[9] In May 2015, Magee
was loaned to Chicago's USL affiliate, Saint Louis FC, to begin his on-field recovery from this injury.[10]

Return to LA Galaxy

On January 14, 2016, the Galaxy announced that Magee would return after he became a free-agent.[11]

International career
Magee has spent time with various U.S. youth national Teams. He played in the 2003 FIFA World
Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates, scoring the game-winner against Paraguay.

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In November 2013, Republic of Ireland national team captain Robbie Keane revealed that he would
recommend Magee to Martin O'Neill as a possible call-up.[12]

Magee was called up by Jürgen Klinsmann for the 2014 January Camp. However, he was left out of the
lineup on February 1 against South Korea due to food poisoning.[13]

Personal life
Magee spent some of his earliest years living in Elmhurst, Illinois before moving away, and has lived
considerable time in South Barrington.[14] He played AYSO; one year, his team name was the "Green
Slimers".

Magee and his wife, Kristen Pizzolato were married in 2012, had a daughter in 2010 and a son in
2015.[15]

In 2018, Magee became the owner of Sneaky Fox Spirits and Sneaky Clean Hand Sanitizer in 2020. [16]

Career statistics
As of July 24, 2016[17]

League Cup Playoffs Continental Total

Club Season
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2003 29 7 5 0 2 0 — 36 7
2004 22 3 - - - - — 22 3
New
York 2005 29 5 1 0 - - — 30 5
Red 2006 17 3 1 0 1 0 — 19 3
Bulls
2007 7 0 - - - - — 7 0
2008 26 5 1 0 - - — 27 5
2009 23 2 1 0 4 2 — 28 4
2010 16 1 - - 3 0 1 0 20 1
Los
Angeles 2011 MLS 27 5 1 1 4 3 4 1 36 10
Galaxy
2012 29 5 1 0 5 3 3 1 38 9
2013 10 6 0 0 0 0 4 0 14 6
2013 22 15 4 3 - - — 26 18
Chicago
2014 17 7 3 1 - - — 20 8
Fire
2015 12 0 2 2 - - — 14 2
Los
Angeles 2016 30 6 2 0 3 0 0 0 35 6
Galaxy
Career total 316 70 22 7 22 8 12 2 372 87

Honors
Los Angeles Galaxy

MLS Cup (2): 2011, 2012

MLS Supporters' Shield (2): 2010, 2011
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MLS Western Conference Playoffs (3): 2009, 2011, 2012

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[18]

References
1. the team was known as MetroStars prior to 2006
2. 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" (https://pqasb.pqar
chiver.com/chicagotribune/access/79890026.html?dids=79890026:79890026&FMT=ABS&FMTS=A
BS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+07%2C+2001&author=Alan+Sutton%2C+Tribune+staff+reporter&
pub=Chicago+Tribune&desc=Instead+of+playing+high+school+soccer%2C+Mike+Magee%2C+1
7%2C+is+pursuing+a+professional+dream+at+a+Florida+academy.+A+head+start+on+his+future&
pqatl=google). Chicago Tribune.
3. "MetroStars Inject Eight New Exciting Players From 2003 SuperDraft - OurSports Central" (http://w
ww.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=1983098). www.oursportscentral.com.
4. "New York Red Bulls trade Mike Magee to L.A. Galaxy" (http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/
2009/01/new_york_red_bulls_trade_mike.html).
5. "Recap: Magee minds net for depleted Galaxy in scoreless Clásico draw" (http://www.lagalaxy.com/
news/2011/06/recap-magee-minds-net-depleted-galaxy-scoreless-cl%C3%A1sico-draw). June 25,
2011.
6. "Magee's debut in net gives Galaxy a confidence boost" (http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/06/ma
gees-debut-net-gives-galaxy-confidence-boost). June 26, 2011.
7. Rivera, Guillermo (May 24, 2013). "Fire land Magee in trade for Rogers" (http://www.chicagonow.co
m/fire-confidential/2013/05/fire-land-magee-in-trade-for-rogers/). Chicago Now. Retrieved May 25,
2013.
8. "Magee wins MLS MVP" (http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2013/12/release-chicago-fire-forward-m
ike-magee-wins-2013-volkswagen-mls-most-valuable-player-award). chicago-fire.com. December
5, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
9. "NEWS: Forward Mike Magee Undergoes Season-Ending Hip Surgery" (http://www.chicago-fire.co
m/news/2014/09/news-forward-mike-magee-undergoes-season-ending-hip-surgery). chicago-
fire.com. September 9, 2014.
10. "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Loans Two Players To Saint Louis FC" (http://www.chicago-fire.com/new
s/2015/05/chicago-fire-soccer-club-loans-two-players-saint-louis-fc). chicago-fire.com. May 29,
2015.
11. "LA Galaxy sign forward Mike Magee" (http://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2016/01/14/la-galaxy-sign-for
ward-mike-magee). LA Galaxy. January 14, 2016.
12. "Magee might take O'Neill call" (http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/magee-might-take-oneill-call-2977
6434.html). Herald. November 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
13. "Chris Wondolowski lifts U.S. to victory" (http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1701937/chris-wondolow
ski-lifts-us-win?cc=4716). Associated Press. February 2, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
14. Chicago Fire obtain Mike Magee from Galaxy - tribunedigital-chicagotribune (http://articles.chicagotr
ibune.com/2013-05-24/sports/ct-spt-0525-fire-chicago-20130525_1_mike-magee-real-salt-lake-the-
galaxy) Retrieved 2017-02-19.

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15. "Long Grove native thrilled to be playing soccer for Chicago Fire" (https://web.archive.org/web/2014
0109230830/http://newssun.suntimes.com/sports/21514613-419/long-grove-native-thrilled-to-be-pla
ying-soccer-for-chicago-fire.html). July 25, 2013. Archived from the original (http://newssun.suntime
s.com/sports/21514613-419/long-grove-native-thrilled-to-be-playing-soccer-for-chicago-fire.html) on
January 9, 2014.
16. "Mike Magee Linked In" (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-magee-9095b1150/). November 13,
2020.
17. Mike Magee (https://int.soccerway.com/players/mike-magee/7425/) at Soccerway
18. "Chicago Fire forward Mike Magee voted 2013 Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player" (http://www.
mlssoccer.com/mlscup/2013/news/article/2013/12/05/chicago-fire-forward-mike-magee-voted-volks
wagen-mls-most-valuable-player). mlssoccer.com. December 5, 2013.

External links
Mike Magee (https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/mike-magee) at Major League Soccer

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