Cody Mizell
American soccer player
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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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Mizell with Charlotte Independence in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cody Mizell | ||
| Date of birth | September 30, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Woodstock, Georgia, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | D.C. United (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2012 | Clemson Tigers | 51 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (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) |
| 2020–2024 | New York City FC | 77 | (0) |
| 2022 | → New 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 as of April 23, 2022 | |||
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] NYCFC and Mizell signed a contract extension through the 2024 season after he helped the club lifts in first MLS Cup Trophy in 2021. 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]
| Club | Season | League | Domestic cup | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Atlanta Silverbacks | 2013 | NASL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Tampa Bay Rowdies | 2014 | 4 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | |||
| Knattspyrnufélagið Fram | 2015 | 1. delid | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | |
| Charlotte Independence | 2016 | USL | 10 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 31 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | |||
| Total | 41 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 45 | 0 | |||
| Colorado Rapids | 2017 | MLS | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Tampa Bay Rowdies | 2018 | USL | 32 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | — | 19 | 0 | ||
| New Mexico United | 2019 | USL Championship | 33 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | — | 39 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 48 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 56 | 0 | |||
| New York City FC | 2021 | MLS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| New Mexico United (loan) | 2022 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 152 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0 | ||
- Appearance(s) in US Open Cup
- Appearance(s) in USL Cup playoffs
- Appearance(s) in USL Championship playoffs
