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Jake McGuire

Jake McGuire

American soccer player (born 1994)

Jake McGuire (born September 3, 1994) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for North Carolina FC in the USL Championship.

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Early life and education

McGuire played in the youth ranks of Major League Soccer side Chivas USA.[1] He also trained with the Chivas USA first team.[2]

McGuire played for the University of Tulsa's Division I men's soccer team, and was named to the NSCAA Third-Team All-East Region and the American Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team during his senior season.[3] While at the University of Tulsa between 2013 and 2016, he started all four years, made 67 appearances, and concluded his career ranked first in career shutouts, minutes played, and games played.[4] He tallied 17 shutouts (school record).[5][6] He was on the All-Academic Team from 2014–2017.[7] While at college, McGuire also appeared for Premier Development League sides OC Pateadores Blues and Portland Timbers U23s.[8]

Club career

Professional

On January 13, 2017, McGuire was selected 30th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo.[9] While with Houston during the 2017 preseason, McGuire started a scrimmage against the Colorado Rapids (February 25), helping keep a clean sheet over 65 minutes of play. He also appeared in a friendly for Rio Grande Valley FC against the Dynamo in an intra-squad scrimmage (February 7).[10] McGuire signed with Philadelphia Union on March 10, 2017, after his rights were waived by Houston.[10]

Philadelphia Union

McGuire never played a league match with the Union. Throughout his career with the Union, he was listed as a substitute on 14 occasions but did not see any minutes on the pitch. However, he was in the starting lineup for a club friendly on July 15, 2017, against Swansea City.[11]

Bethlehem Steel

McGuire made his professional debut on April 9, 2017, while on loan with the Union's United Soccer League affiliate Bethlehem Steel. McGuire played 90 minutes in a 2–0 win over FC Cincinnati.[12] He established himself as the starting goalkeeper during his tenure with the Bethlehem Steel. He currently holds the club's record for career Saves, Shutouts, Wins, Minutes, and Games Played.[13]

Gefle IF

On January 21, 2019, McGuire signed with Gefle IF as a free transfer competing in Division 1 Norra. He has appeared in 30 games collecting 7 clean sheets.

Örebro SK

After a successful season at Gefle IF in 2019, McGuire was offered a contract with Allsvenskan side, Örebro SK, for the 2020 season.[14]

North Carolina FC

In March 2021, McGuire joined North Carolina FC in USL League One.[15]

Miami FC

On January 26, 2022, McGuire joined USL Championship side Miami FC.[16]

North Carolina FC

McGuire returned to North Carolina FC on in December 2023, ahead of the club's return to the USL Championship.[17]

International career

McGuire was a member of the United States under-17 national team with its residency program from 2010–2011 in Bradenton, FL.[18][19] McGuire was a member of the United States under-20 national team in 2012.[18]

References

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    "LA Galaxy U-18 Get 1-1 Draw vs Chivas USA U-18 | LA Galaxy".
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    "Jake trains with MLS first team". angelsonparade.com. July 10, 2014.
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    "Jake McGuire – Men's Soccer". University of Tulsa Athletics.
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    "(PDF)" (PDF). University of Tulsa Athletics.
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    "Jake McGuire". USL PDL.
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    "WATCH: Jake McGuire selected with 30th pick of 2017 MLS SuperDraft | Houston Dynamo".
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    "Philadelphia Union Sign Goalkeeper Jake McGuire | Philadelphia Union".
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    "REPLAY: Union vs. Swansea City AFC | Philadelphia Union".
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    "Bethlehem Steel FC vs FC Cincinnati". www.uslsoccer.com.
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    "Union II All-time Individual Records | Philadelphia Union".
  14. [14]
    "JAKE MCGUIRE READY FOR ÖSK FOTBOLL". www.oskfotboll.se/. September 9, 2023.
  15. [15]
    "SHERMAINE MARTINA AND JAKE MCGUIRE JOIN 2021 NCFC ROSTER". North Carolina FC. March 17, 2021.
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    "Goalkeeper Jake McGuire Joins Miami FC". Miami FC. January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
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    "NCFC signs goalkeeper Jake McGuire". NorthCarolinaFC.com. North Carolina FC. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
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    "Jake McGuire". www.ussoccer.com.[permanent dead link]
  19. [19]
    "Residency Program - U.S. Soccer". March 25, 2014. Archived from the original on March 25, 2014.
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