Chris Toth

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Chris Toth
Personal information
Full name Christopher Zoltan Toth
Date of birth (1989-08-04) August 4, 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth San Diego, California, U.S.
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Tacoma Stars
Youth career
Fallbrook High School
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2008–2018 San Diego Sockers 89 (1,157 saves)
2018–2020 Ontario Fury 61 (746 saves)
2022-2023 Empire Strykers 22 (301 saves)
2020– Tacoma Stars 28 (361 saves)
International career
2013– United States (beach soccer) 103
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Christopher Zoltan Toth (born August 4, 1989) is an American soccer goalkeeper who plays for the Tacoma Stars in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and the United States beach soccer team. He has represented the U.S. in multiple FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups and is a five-time MASL Goalkeeper of the Year.

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Early life

Christopher Zoltan Toth was born on August 4, 1989, in San Diego, California. He was diagnosed at birth with transposition of the great arteries, a congenital heart defect requiring two surgeries, one as an infant and another during high school, to correct reversed pulmonary and aortic arteries. [1] Despite medical advice against sports, Toth pursued soccer, inspired by his family’s goalkeeping legacy. His grandfather, Gyorgy Toth, played for Hungary alongside Ferenc Puskás, his father, Zoltan Toth, was a hall-of-fame indoor goalkeeper for the San Diego Sockers, and his grandmother was a handball goalkeeper. Toth attended Fallbrook High School, earning all-county honors as a junior and senior and selection to the North County All-Stars in his senior year. [1]

Career

Beach soccer

Toth debuted for the United States men's national beach soccer team in 2013 at the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti, where he made significant saves in a 5–3 extra-time loss to host Tahiti, describing it as his career highlight. [2] In the 2024 World Cup in Dubai, Toth captained the U.S. team, made 18 saves, and scored a goal against the UAE, though the team failed to advance from the group stage. He also competed in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship (2013, [2] 2015, [3] 2017, [4] 2019 [5] ), winning Golden Gloves awards for best goalkeeper in multiple tournaments, including 2013, and scored in a 7–3 quarterfinal win over Jamaica in 2015. [6] [7] [8] He has earned over 100 caps, including appearances in the 2013, 2019, 2021, and 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups. [9] [10]

Indoor soccer

Toth began his professional indoor soccer career with the San Diego Sockers in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) in 2008, playing alongside his father, Zoltan, who coached his development. [11] [12] He won three MASL championships with the Sockers and was named to the All-PASL Honorable Mention in 2013–14 after posting a 12–3 record and a .735 save percentage. [12] In 2018, Toth joined the Ontario Fury, seeking more starting opportunities, and won MASL Player of the Week honors in 2020 after a 7–3 victory over the Milwaukee Wave. Since 2020, he has played for the Tacoma Stars, earning his fourth MASL Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2024 with 15 wins in 21 starts and 276 saves. [13] Toth earned his fifth Goalkeeper of the year in 2025. [14] Toth holds the MASL all-time saves record with 2,150, surpassing Danny Waltman in 2023. He has also scored goals and recorded assists, showcasing his versatility as a goalkeeper. [15] [16] [17] [18]

In 2011, Toth trained with Hungarian clubs Újpest FC, Egri FC, and Győr ETO FC. [19]

Coaching

He provides goalkeeping training for youth clubs, including Cardiff Sockers and Rancho Santa Fe, mentoring young players. [19]

Statistics

MASL and PASL goalkeeping statistics.

YearLeagueTeamGPminWLGAGAAShots FacedSavesCSSave %
2010–11PASL San Diego Sockers 3180:3530186.0053350.660
2011–12PASL San Diego Sockers 8371:0060203.23113930.823
2012–13PASL San Diego Sockers 7390:0060253.85111860.775
2013–14PASL San Diego Sockers 15908:23123744.892792050.735
2014–15MASL San Diego Sockers 15891:25123684.582491810.727
2015–16MASL San Diego Sockers 181066:281171015.683482470.710
2016–17MASL San Diego Sockers 11656:0092403.662161760.815
2017–18MASL San Diego Sockers 12711:00102453.801791341.749
2018–19MASL Ontario Fury 241487:0011131164.684203040.724
2019–20MASL Ontario Fury 181037:00117824.743142321.739
2020–21MASL Tacoma Stars 7387:0033345.27119850.714
2021–22MASL Ontario Fury 19905:0068795.242892100.727
2022–23MASL Empire Strykers 221263:001291065.044073010.740
2023–24MASL Tacoma Stars 211218:001541145.623902760.708
2024–25*MASL Tacoma Stars 19------279.752
Career20011,47212761922~4.823,4872,5652.736

*Statistical update needed for the 2024–2025 season

MASL and PASL scoring statistics.

YearLeagueTeamGPGSGAPtsPIMFCShts
2010–11PASL San Diego Sockers 30000200
2011–12PASL San Diego Sockers 80033021
2012–13PASL San Diego Sockers 70033010
2013–14PASL San Diego Sockers 150044000
2014–15MASL San Diego Sockers 150011200
2015–16MASL San Diego Sockers 18000000
2016–17MASL San Diego Sockers 110022000
2017–18MASL San Diego Sockers 120066000
2018–19MASL Ontario Fury 2401451200
2019–20MASL Ontario Fury 180055700
2020–21MASL Tacoma Stars 700004:0000
2021–22MASL Ontario Fury 1901300:0000
2022–23MASL Empire Strykers 2200300:0000
2023–24MASL Tacoma Stars 2101604:0000
Totals2000340293131

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Beach Soccer

CompetitionTournamentGamesGoalsAssistsGS
Beach WCBeach Soccer World Cup 2013 ? ? ??
Beach WCBeach Soccer World Cup 2019310?
Beach WCBeach Soccer World Cup 2021302?
MundialitoMundialito Praia 2022311?
Beach WCBeach Soccer World Cup 2024310

Personal life

Toth resides in San Marcos, California, and is known for his dedication to training, often arriving first and leaving last at practice. His father, Zoltan Toth, has been his primary goalkeeping coach. [1] Toth was born with a congenital heart defect, he underwent two surgeries to correct the condition, enabling his professional career. [21]

Honors

Beach soccer

Indoor soccer

References

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  2. 1 2 "USA Captures 2013 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship with 5-4 Overtime Victory Against El Salvador". www.usbeachsoccer.greenlevadait.com. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
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