Josh Saunders
Los Angeles Galaxy in 2010 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | March 2, 1981 | ||
Place of birth | Grants Pass, Oregon | ||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
1999–2000 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | ||
2001–2002 | California Golden Bears | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 | (0) |
2003 |
→ Portland Timbers (loan) | 16 | (0) |
2004 |
Portland Timbers | 24 | (0) |
2005–2006 |
Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 | (0) |
2005–2006 |
→ Portland Timbers (loan) | 50 | (0) |
2007 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 22 | (0) |
2008 |
Miami FC | 27 | (0) |
2008 | → LA Galaxy (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2009–2012 | LA Galaxy | 53 | (0) |
2013 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | (0) |
2014–2016 | New York City | 66 | (0) |
2014 | → San Antonio Scorpions (loan) | 15 | (0) |
2017 | Orlando City | 0 | (0) |
2017 | → Orlando City B (loan) | 1 | (0) |
International career | |||
2002 | United States U23 | 1 | (0) |
2008 | Puerto Rico | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Josh Saunders (born March 2, 1981) is an American former professional
College career
Saunders, the younger brother of
Professional career
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After being selected in the fourth round of the
Saunders joined
On April 11, 2008, Saunders signed with
On November 22, 2009, he came on in the 2nd half in relief of the injured Ricketts during the
Saunders had an impressive season during 2011, putting in commanding performances in the Galaxy's goal in the absence of Ricketts, who was out for most of the season with a long-term injury. In 2012, he guided Galaxy to victory in MLS Cup 2012 helping the club win their 4th MLS Cup in history and first back-to-back championships.
On February 22, 2013, Saunders contract with Galaxy expired and it was not renewed due to the arrival of Carlo Cudicini. After requesting to join the preseason camp of Real Salt Lake, Saunders saw his first minutes with the Claret and Cobalt in a preseason win over the Galaxy. He was later signed as a backup for Nick Rimando.[4] During Rimando's absences for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Saunders made 2 starts, but tore his ACL on July 13 against FC Dallas and missed the rest of the season, and his option was declined following the season.[5]
On July 10, 2014, it was confirmed that Saunders would sign for MLS expansion franchise New York City FC on a free transfer, joining the San Antonio Scorpions on loan until the end of 2014. It was also confirmed that he would join New York City's sister club Manchester City in their tour of Scotland.[6]
Saunders was traded by NYCFC to Orlando City on January 27, 2017, in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft.[7] Saunders' contract option was not renewed by Orlando City following the 2017 season.[8]
International career
In 2008, Saunders made his debut with the Puerto Rican national team, and is now considered to have Puerto Rican sporting nationality. Prior to his international switch, Saunders made an appearance for the U.S. U-23 national team in 2002 against Canada.[9]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | League Cup | US Open Cup
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North America
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Total | ||||||
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League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
San Jose Earthquakes | 2003 | MLS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
LA Galaxy | 2005 | MLS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2006 | MLS | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2008 | MLS | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |||
2009 | MLS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | ||
2010 | MLS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
2011 | MLS | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
2012 | MLS | 27 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | |
Total | 56 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 80 | 0 | ||
Real Salt Lake | 2013 | MLS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
San Antonio Scorpions | 2014 | NASL | 15 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
New York City FC | 2015 | MLS | 33 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 33 | 0 | ||
2016 | MLS | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 33 | 0 | ||
Total | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | ||
Career total | 140 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 173 | 0 |
Honors
San Jose Earthquakes
- MLS Cup: 2003
- Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship: 2003
Portland Timbers (USL)
- 2004
Los Angeles Galaxy
- MLS Cup: 2011, 2012
- Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield: 2010, 2011
- Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship: 2009, 2011, 2012
Real Salt Lake
- Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship: 2013
San Antonio Scorpions
- 2014
Individual
- NYCFC Etihad Player of the month: March 2015, April 2015, October 2015
References
- ^ "Los Angeles Galaxy: News: Article". Archived from the original on February 10, 2008. Retrieved February 27, 2007. Los Angeles Galaxy Media Relations, "Los Angeles Galaxy waive four players" January 2, 2007
- ^ [1] Soccerjones.com, "ReAL Salt Lake, I’ve Got A Keeper For You" February 21, 2007
- ^ "Chicago Fire: News: 02/13/2007". Archived from the original on February 20, 2007. Retrieved February 27, 2007. Chicago Fire Media Relations, "Scoreless draw for Fire vs. Crew" February 13, 2007
- ^ "Real Salt Lake signs GK Josh Saunders, MF Khari Stephenson". RealSaltLake.com. February 22, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- ^ Kamrani, Christopher (December 9, 2013). "Soccer: Real Salt Lake declines options on four players". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- ^ Padilla, Janine (July 10, 2014). "NYCFC signs goalkeeper Josh Saunders". New York City FC.
- ^ "Orlando City Acquires Goalkeeper Josh Saunders from NYCFC | Orlando City".
- ^ "Orlando City SC Announces 2017 End-of-Season Roster Update | Orlando City".
- ^ "U-23s Down Canada 2-0 on Two Eskandarian Goals - U.S. Soccer". Archived from the original on August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ "Josh Saunders | MLSsoccer.com".
- ^ "Josh Saunders Profile". Soccerway. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
External links
- Josh Saunders at Major League Soccer
- Josh Saunders at ESPN FC
- Josh Saunders at National-Football-Teams.com
- Josh Saunders at Soccerway