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Mike Magee
Personal information
Full name	Mike Magee
Date of birth	September 2, 1984 (age 25)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position	Midfield/Forward
Club information
Current club	Los Angeles Galaxy
Number	18
Senior career*
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 October, 2009.; † Appearances (Goals).;

Mike Magee (born September 2, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.

[edit] Career

[edit] Professional

Magee's entry into professional soccer does not parallel many other players; after graduating from USSF's Bradenton Academy, he tried his luck in Europe, trying out for a number of teams, including Ajax Amsterdam. Unable to get a contract, he came back to the US and 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.

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 (both marks since bettered by Eddie Gaven). He scored seven goals, nearing the rookie record, which included a couple of dramatic game-winning and game-tying ones.

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 the 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 has 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 return New York received a conditional 2nd round SuperDraft pick^[2].

[edit] International

Magee spent time with various US youth national Teams. He played in the 2003 World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates, scoring the game-winner against Paraguay.

[edit] Career statistics

[1] Updated 20 November 2008

**All-time club performance**
Club	Season	Major League Soccer		US Open Cup		MLS Cup		CONCACAF		Total
Club	Season	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals
Red Bull New York	2003	29	7	5	0	2	0	-	-	36	7
	2004	22	3	1	0	-	-	-	-	23	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			4	2			27	4
	Club Total	153	25	9	0	7	2	-	-	169	27

[edit] Honors

[edit] Los Angeles Galaxy

Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship (1): 2009

[edit] New York Red Bulls

Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship (1): 2008

[edit] See also

List of current MLS players

[edit] References

^ the team was known as MetroStars prior to 2006
^ http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2009/01/mls-hot-stove-seattle-ready-to-deal-red-bulls-finalize-more-deals-and-.html#more

[edit] External links

MLS player profile

[0] the team was known as MetroStars prior to 2006

[1] ttp://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2009/01/mls-hot-stove-seattle-ready-to-deal-red-bulls-finalize-more-deals-and-.html#more

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