28-year-old defender Stephen McCarthy has been a regular face in the San Antonio FC lineup this season. The MLS veteran brings experience and leadership to the back line. Check out some numbers that highlight his career so far:
2- McCarthy has tallied two goals so far this season, the most by a defender on the squad, and is one away from tying the club lead (three) shared by Jason Johnson, Franck Tayou, Rafa Castillo, and Michael Reed.
3- Internationally, McCarthy recorded three appearances for the United States U-18’s at the Pan-American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He also represented the U.S. at the U-20 level.
4- The Dallas native spent four years (2011-2014) playing with the New England Revolution (MLS), where he recorded two goals in 69 appearances.
5- The defender is ranked fifth in the squad in minutes played with 1,399, making him the third most featured defender on the roster.
10- Following his transfer from New England in 2015, McCarthy recorded 10 appearances for Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) in the Veikkausliiga, Finland’s Premier League. The defender spent one year with the club before signing with SAFC.
15- McCarthy changed his number from 26 to 15 in the 2012-2013 offseason in tribute to late Columbus midfielder Kirk Urso, who was his friend and former teammate at North Carolina.
16- The center-back has recorded 16 starts in as many appearances for SAFC this season, and is one of only two players on the squad who have started every match in which they have appeared, along with goalkeeper Josh Ford.
24- McCarthy was drafted 24th overall in the second round of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by New England Revolution, where he made his professional debut on March 20 of that year.
McCarthy has been a key part of the strong SAFC defense this season. It’s clear that his hard work has led him to be a prominent figure on the squad, and his career experience has been crucial to his success.
28-year-old defender Stephen McCarthy has been a regular face in the San Antonio FC lineup this season. The MLS veteran brings experience and leadership to the back line. Check out some numbers that highlight his career so far:
2- McCarthy has tallied two goals so far this season, the most by a defender on the squad, and is one away from tying the club lead (three) shared by Jason Johnson, Franck Tayou, Rafa Castillo, and Michael Reed.
3- Internationally, McCarthy recorded three appearances for the United States U-18’s at the Pan-American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He also represented the U.S. at the U-20 level.
4- The Dallas native spent four years (2011-2014) playing with the New England Revolution (MLS), where he recorded two goals in 69 appearances.
5- The defender is ranked fifth in the squad in minutes played with 1,399, making him the third most featured defender on the roster.
10- Following his transfer from New England in 2015, McCarthy recorded 10 appearances for Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) in the Veikkausliiga, Finland’s Premier League. The defender spent one year with the club before signing with SAFC.
15- McCarthy changed his number from 26 to 15 in the 2012-2013 offseason in tribute to late Columbus midfielder Kirk Urso, who was his friend and former teammate at North Carolina.
16- The center-back has recorded 16 starts in as many appearances for SAFC this season, and is one of only two players on the squad who have started every match in which they have appeared, along with goalkeeper Josh Ford.
24- McCarthy was drafted 24th overall in the second round of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by New England Revolution, where he made his professional debut on March 20 of that year.
McCarthy has been a key part of the strong SAFC defense this season. It’s clear that his hard work has led him to be a prominent figure on the squad, and his career experience has been crucial to his success.