Mike Magee

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Lore & Background

Magee was traded to Los Angeles Galaxy in January 2009 in exchange for a 2nd round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. In his first season with Los Angeles, Magee appeared in 23 league matches scoring 2 goals. During the 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs Magee started all 4 of the team's playoff matches scoring two goals in helping lead the club to the MLS Cup Final. At the MLS 2009 Cup Final Magee scored the Galaxy's only goal but the team ended up losing during an overtime penalty shoot out. Magee made his first professional appearance as a goalkeeper on June 25, 2011, moving to the position in the 43rd minute of a match against San Jose Earthquakes, after starting goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts was injured and reserve goalkeeper Josh Saunders received a red card for an elbow to the face of Steven Lenhart. Magee made 4 saves, including a late stop on a 1-v-1 against Lenhart, preserving a clean sheet for the Galaxy in a 0–0 draw. It was the first time Magee had played in goal at any level of soccer. Magee had his most productive season during the 2011 campaign scoring 10 goals in all competitions for the Galaxy including 3 in the MLS playoffs, helping the Galaxy to capture the 2011 MLS Cup. Magee has become LA's 'Mr. November' due to his repeated ability to deliver goals and in form clutch performances in the post-season, having scored 8 goals in his 15 playoff matches for the team.

In Their Own Story

On June 25, 2011, the Galaxy found themselves without a goalkeeper against San Jose Earthquakes. With Donovan Ricketts injured and Josh Saunders sent off for an elbow to Steven Lenhart's face, Mike Magee stepped into the net in the 43rd minute. He made four saves, including a crucial stop on a one-on-one against Lenhart, securing a 0–0 draw. That same year, his offensive production peaked with 10 goals across all competitions, leading LA to their 2011 MLS Cup title.

Reader's Guide

Magee was traded to LA Galaxy from MetroStars in January 2009 for a 2nd round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. He played for LA Galaxy from 2009 through part of 2013, then was traded to Chicago Fire on May 24, 2013 for the MLS rights to Robbie Rogers. He returned to LA Galaxy as a free agent on January 14, 2016.

Did You Know?

• Magee made his first professional appearance as a goalkeeper on June 25, 2011, preserving a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
• He scored 8 goals in 15 playoff matches for LA Galaxy, earning the nickname 'Mr. November'.
• Magee was named MLS MVP in 2013 after scoring 21 goals for Chicago Fire.