Position: Goalkeeper Height: 6-3 Weight: 220 lbs. Born: March 12, 1987 Hometown: San Luis Obispo, Calif. Club: Real Salt Lake (MLS)
A big, aggressive goalkeeper who commands the attention of opposing players when they enter into his area, Seitz earned his status as the top choice goalkeeper for the U-23s through hard work and leadership on the field. After a stellar performance at the 2007 U-20 World Cup, Seitz was rewarded with his first call up to the Men’s National Team in September for its game against Brazil at Soldier Field in Chicago.
• As the fourth overall draft pick by Real Salt Lake in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft, Seitz became the second-highest goalkeeper ever chosen, behind only Chivas USA’s Brad Guzan, who was drafted at No. 2 in 2005. • Earned Man of the Match honors for his performance against Poland at the 2007 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, inspiring the team to a key draw in its opening fixture against South Korea. • Started four of five games in Canada (missing the Round of 16 match with an injury), and helped the U.S. advance to the quarterfinals.
U.S. National Team - 2007: Called into first training camp with the Men’s National Team in September 2007 leading up to game against Brazil on Sept. 9 … Was nearly thrust into the game after Tim Howard dislocated his finger in the second half. The Everton goalkeeper played on as Seitz warmed up on the sideline … Under-20s: Started four games at the 2007 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Canada … Named Man of the Match in opening game against South Korea … Was between the pipes in 2-1 win over Brazil … Helped USA finish atop the tournament’s “Group of Death,” letting in just three goals over the course of three games … Played in two games with the Under-20s in 2006, both coming in the Milk Cup … Earned his first start against Wales on July 31, 2006 against Wales and came away with a 3-0 victory … Also started in the championship game of that tournament … Under-18s: Played in 10 games in 2005, including six internationals … Earned a shutout against Serbia & Montenegro in the 2005 Northern Ireland Milk Cup … Took the gloves in the final of the Milk Cup, a 4-2 win over the host country
Professional - 2007: Drafted fourth-overall by Real Salt Lake in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft … Started three games for RSL in 2007, resulting in two losses and a draw …
College: Played two seasons at the University of Maryland prior to turning pro … Compiled an impressive 28-5-3 record in his two seasons … Named ACC Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore while collecting an impressive 0.66 goals against average … Soccer America’s College MVP that season … Led the Terps to the 2005 NCAA College Cup Title as a freshman … Became the first freshman goalkeeper to lead his team to the NCAA title since 1990 … Stopped a penalty kick in the 50th minute of the Championship game … Named College Cup MVP in 2005.
Personal: Grew up in San Luis Obispo, California… chose Maryland over UCLA, Notre Dame and Santa Clara… Has an older sister, Caitlin… Son of Michael and Sharon Setiz
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The United States Football Association (renamed U.S. Soccer Federation) was granted provisional membership by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on August 15, 1913. A year later the organization was granted full membership.
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