Cody Mizell

Cody Mizell (born September 30, 1991) is an American soccer player currently playing for New Mexico United in the USL Championship.

Cody Mizell
Personal information
Full name Cody Mizell
Date of birth (1991-09-30) September 30, 1991
Place of birth Woodstock, Georgia, United States
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 New Mexico United
Number 1
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Clemson Tigers 51 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013 Atlanta Silverbacks 1 (0)
2014 Tampa Bay Rowdies 5 (0)
2015-2016 Fram Reykjavík 20 (0)
2016–2017 Charlotte Independence 45 (0)
2017 Colorado Rapids 0 (0)
2018 Tampa Bay Rowdies 19 (0)
2019– New Mexico United 45 (0)
National team‡
2007-2008 United States U17 10 (0)
2008-2009 United States U18 5 (0)
2009-2010 United States U20 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of November 3, 2013

Youth

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 a NCAA All-American and team Most Valuable Player as a true Freshman in 2010.[1]

Professional career

Atlanta Silverbacks

On May 16, 2013, Mizell signed a professional contract with NASL club Atlanta Silverbacks.[2] Mizell made his professional debut against the New York Cosmos shortly after joining the club.[3] 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.[4] He made his debut with the Rowdies on May 24, 2014 in a 3–2 win against rival side Fort Lauderdale Strikers.[5] 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.[6]

Knattspyrnufélagið Fram

Mizell signed a contract with Knattspyrnufélagið Fram of Iceland early in 2015.[7] Mizell became an instant starter upon arrival at the historic club, and was named to Icelands best eleven on May 22, 2015.[8]

Charlotte Independence

Mizell was sold 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.[9]

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.

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Mizell began his second stint with the Rowdies on January 5, 2018.[10]

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.

Honors

Atlanta Silverbacks

References
  1. "Clemson presents sports awards at spring game". TigerNet. April 9, 2011. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  2. Malone, Neal (May 16, 2013). "Silverbacks Sign Goalkeeper Mizell". Atlanta Silverbacks. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  3. "Cosmos Claim Psychological Soccer Bowl Edge". North American Soccer League. November 2, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  4. "Tampa Bay Rowdies Sign Goalkeeper Cody Mizell". Box Score News. March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
  5. Brousseau, Dave (May 24, 2014). "Strikers drop 3–2 decision to Tampa Bay". SunSentinel. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  6. "WASTING NO TIME". Sunshine Soccer News. November 7, 2014. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  7. "Fram fær tvo öfluga Bandaríkjamenn í sínar raðir". Fram FC. May 18, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  8. "Úrvalslið 12. umferðar í 1. deild". Fram FC. May 22, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  9. "USL Top Five – Goalkeepers". Box Score News. September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  10. "Rowdies Sign Talented Goalkeeper Cody Mizell Ahead of 2018 Season". RowdiesSoccer.com. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
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