Cody Mizell

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Cody Mizell
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Mizell with Charlotte Independence in 2017
Personal information
Full name Cody Mizell
Date of birth (1991-09-30) September 30, 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth Woodstock, Georgia, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) [1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
D.C. United (goalkeeper coach)
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2012 Clemson Tigers 51 (0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013–2014 Tampa Bay Rowdies 5 (0)
2015–2016 Fram Reykjavík 27 (0)
2016–2017 Charlotte Independence 51 (0)
2017 Colorado Rapids 0 (0)
2018 Tampa Bay Rowdies 32 (0)
2019–2020 New Mexico United 56 (0)
2021–2024 New York City FC 9 (0)
2022New Mexico United (loan) 2 (0)
International career
2007–2008 United States U17 11 (0)
2008–2009 United States U18 7 (0)
2009–2010 United States U20 3 (0)
Managerial career
2024– D.C. United (goalkeeper coach)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 23, 2022

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]
Appearances by club, season, and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueDomestic cupLeague cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlanta Silverbacks 2013 NASL 100010
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2014 401 [lower-alpha 1] 050
Knattspyrnufélagið Fram 2015 1. delid 2000000200
Charlotte Independence 2016 USL 1001 [lower-alpha 1] 000110
2017 3102 [lower-alpha 1] 01 [lower-alpha 2] 0340
Total4102010450
Colorado Rapids 2017 MLS 0000
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2018 USL 3201 [lower-alpha 1] 0190
New Mexico United 2019 USL Championship 3305 [lower-alpha 1] 01 [lower-alpha 3] 0390
20201502 [lower-alpha 3] 0170
Total4805030560
New York City FC 2021 MLS 0000000000
2022 9000000000
Total9000000000
New Mexico United (loan) 2022 USL Championship 200020
Career total152010040001480
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance(s) in US Open Cup
  2. Appearance(s) in USL Cup playoffs
  3. 1 2 Appearance(s) in USL Championship playoffs

Honors

Atlanta Silverbacks

New York City FC

Individual

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