Mike Garzi
Michael Joseph Garzi (born March 1, 1991) is a retired American soccer player.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael Joseph Garzi | ||
Date of birth | March 1, 1991 | ||
Place of birth | New Milford, Connecticut, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2012 | Colgate Raiders | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2017 | Rochester Rhinos | 91 | (4) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:26, 20 October 2017 (UTC) |
Career
College and amateur
Garzi played four years of college soccer at Colgate University between 2009 and 2012.[1]
Professional
Garzi signed his first professional deal with USL Pro club Rochester Rhinos on March 24, 2014.[2] Won National Championship with Rochester in 2015 and was named the Community Service award winner for representing the organization within the community. Named Captain of the 2016 team and lead the team to the Eastern Conference Semi Finals against the NY Red Bulls.
He retired in 2017 at the end of his fourth season with the Rochester Rhinos. He played in over 100 games for the club and now resides in Rochester.
Personal life
Born on March 1, 1991 in New Milford, CT. Family includes Joe and Brenda Garzi (parents), Caitlin Garzi (sister) and Sarah Garzi (wife).
References
- "Colgate University Raider Athletics - Mike Garzi - 2012 Men's Soccer". gocolgateraiders.com. Retrieved 2014-05-02.
- "Mike Garzi '09 Signs with Rochester Rhinos | South Kent School". southkentschool.org. Retrieved 2014-05-02.