Cody_Mizell

Cody Mizell

Cody Mizell

American soccer player

Cody Mizell (born September 30, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. Currently, he is the goalkeeper coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.

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College career

Mizell attended Clemson University, where he was first choice goalkeeper for all three seasons, winning numerous All-American and All-ACC awards as a Tiger. He was named an NCAA All-American and team Most Valuable Player as a true Freshman in 2010.[2]

Professional career

Atlanta Silverbacks

On May 16, 2013, Mizell signed with NASL club Atlanta Silverbacks.[3] Mizell made his professional debut against the New York Cosmos shortly after joining the club.[4] He went on to help Atlanta win the NASL Spring season title and a berth in the 2013 NASL Soccer Bowl.

Tampa Bay Rowdies

On March 27, 2014, Mizell signed a two-year contract with NASL club Tampa Bay Rowdies following a successful trial.[5] He made his debut with the Rowdies on May 24, 2014 in a 3–2 win against rival side Fort Lauderdale Strikers.[6] After making five appearances for the Rowdies in 2014, Mizell and Tampa Bay exercised an option in his contract to terminate it to explore future club considerations.[7]

Knattspyrnufélagið Fram

Mizell signed a contract with Knattspyrnufélagið Fram of Iceland early in 2015.[8] Mizell became an instant starter upon arrival at the historic club, and was named to Iceland's best eleven on May 22, 2015.[9]

Charlotte Independence

Mizell was transferred to United Soccer League side Charlotte Independence on January 1, 2016. After a stellar year in 2017, Mizell was nominated for the USL Goalkeeper of the Year award at the end of the regular season.[10]

Colorado Rapids

On March 2, 2017, Mizell was signed by the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer from the Charlotte Independence. Mizell made an appearance on the bench in the season opener before being loaned to the Independence to start the 2017 United Soccer League season.[citation needed]

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Mizell began his second stint with the Rowdies on January 5, 2018.[11]

New Mexico United

On November 6, 2018, New Mexico United announced Cody Mizell as one of the first six signed players in club history, under the guidance of Head Coach Troy Lesesne.[citation needed]

New York City FC

On March 4, 2021, Mizell was purchased by Major League Soccer club New York City FC for an undisclosed transfer fee, signing him through the 2022 season.[12] He returned to New Mexico United on a short-term loan deal on April 15, 2022.[13] After two appearances he returned to NYCFC.

International career

Mizell capped multiple times for the U.S. under-17 national team, making his debut against England U17 at the 35th Mondial Minimes International Tournament in Les Essarts, France. He continued with the youth national team system appearing for the U.S. Under-18 national team and the U.S. under-20 national team.

Career statistics

As of April 23, 2022[14]
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  1. Appearance(s) in US Open Cup
  2. Appearance(s) in USL Cup playoffs
  3. Appearance(s) in USL Championship playoffs


Honors

New York City FC

Individual

References

  1. [1]
    "Cody Mizell". New York City FC. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Clemson presents sports awards at spring game". TigerNet. April 9, 2011. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  3. [3]
    Malone, Neal (May 16, 2013). "Silverbacks Sign Goalkeeper Mizell". Atlanta Silverbacks. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  4. [4]
    "Cosmos Claim Psychological Soccer Bowl Edge". North American Soccer League. November 2, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  5. [5]
    "Tampa Bay Rowdies Sign Goalkeeper Cody Mizell". Box Score News. March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
  6. [6]
    Brousseau, Dave (May 24, 2014). "Strikers drop 3–2 decision to Tampa Bay". SunSentinel. Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  7. [7]
    "WASTING NO TIME". Sunshine Soccer News. November 7, 2014. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  8. [8]
    "Fram fær tvo öfluga Bandaríkjamenn í sínar raðir". Fram FC. May 18, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  9. [9]
    "Úrvalslið 12. umferðar í 1. deild". Fram FC. May 22, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  10. [10]
    "USL Top Five – Goalkeepers". Box Score News. September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  11. [11]
    "Rowdies Sign Talented Goalkeeper Cody Mizell Ahead of 2018 Season". RowdiesSoccer.com. January 5, 2018. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  12. [12]
    "New York City FC Signs Goalkeeper Cody Mizell". New York City FC. March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  13. [13]
    Miller, Bethany (April 15, 2022). "Goalkeeper Cody Mizell returns to New Mexico United". KOAT-TV. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  14. [14]
    "USA – C. Mizell – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  15. [15]
    "2021 MLS Cup". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
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