Chris Seitz
Encyclopedia
Chris Seitz is an American
soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas
in Major League Soccer
.
Seitz was awarded Gatorade
's California High School Soccer Player of the Year award in 2004 while playing for San Luis Obispo High School
under the tutelage of coach Bob Galarneau. He also scored four goals in his junior season, all on penalty kicks.
Seitz played college soccer
at the University of Maryland
for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. As a freshman at Maryland, Seitz won the NCAA national championship by posting a 13-1-2 record with a 0.89 goals against average. He was named College Cup Defensive MVP. During Seitz's two year career at Maryland he registered a 28-5-3 record with a 0.77 GAA. He was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2006.
when he was selected fourth overall by Real Salt Lake
. In his first two starts, Seitz had a 0-1-1 record and a 2.5 GAA. Also in 2009 Seitz played one game on loan for Cleveland City Stars
of the USL First Division
, a 3-1 loss to Miami FC
, and two games on loan at the Portland Timbers
, also of the USL First Division
, both against the Carolina RailHawks.
In three seasons in Salt Lake, Seitz was never able to un-seat veteran Nick Rimando
as RSL's first-choice keeper. On November 25, 2009, he was traded to MLS expansion franchise Philadelphia Union. He has been Philadelphia's first choice goalkeeper for majority of the season - although he has generally struggled in goal, making a number of errors that directly led to goals. After Brad Knighton was given a chance in two consecutive games, it is presumed that Seitz has been dropped to the bench.
An article revealing the players available for the new MLS Re-Entry Draft revealed that the Philadelphia Union did not choose to extend his contract, making him available for the 2 stages of the draft on December 8 and December 15, 2010.
Seitz was selected by the Seattle Sounders in the second stage of the Re-Entry Draft. A contract was agreed with Seattle and he was immediately traded to FC Dallas
in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft
.
United States
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soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
Youth and college
Seitz was famously cut by Steve Zoradi, coach of the 1995-1996 Under-10 San Luis Obispo Crossfire AYSO All-Star soccer team. Seitz had tried out as a field player and was told the following year by Zoradi he would make the U-11 SLOSC Crossfire, but only if he converted to goalkeeper. Seitz changed positions and has remained a force in the goal ever since.Seitz was awarded Gatorade
Gatorade
Gatorade is a brand of sports-themed food and beverage products, built around its signature product: a line of sports drinks. Gatorade is currently manufactured by PepsiCo, distributed in over 80 countries...
's California High School Soccer Player of the Year award in 2004 while playing for San Luis Obispo High School
San Luis Obispo High School
San Luis Obispo High School, also referred to as "SLO High", is an American public high school in San Luis Obispo, California. It is the only non-continuation public high school within the city. The school is a member of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and serves primarily students...
under the tutelage of coach Bob Galarneau. He also scored four goals in his junior season, all on penalty kicks.
Seitz played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at the University of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. As a freshman at Maryland, Seitz won the NCAA national championship by posting a 13-1-2 record with a 0.89 goals against average. He was named College Cup Defensive MVP. During Seitz's two year career at Maryland he registered a 28-5-3 record with a 0.77 GAA. He was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2006.
Professional
Seitz was the first goalkeeper drafted during the 2007 MLS SuperDraft2007 MLS SuperDraft
The 2007 MLS SuperDraft, was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 12, 2007. It was the eighth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection belonged to expansion team Toronto FC.The SuperDraft was followed by the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft....
when he was selected fourth overall by Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
. In his first two starts, Seitz had a 0-1-1 record and a 2.5 GAA. Also in 2009 Seitz played one game on loan for Cleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars was an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2009...
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
, a 3-1 loss to Miami FC
Miami FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers is an American professional association football team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, and two games on loan at the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
, also of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
, both against the Carolina RailHawks.
In three seasons in Salt Lake, Seitz was never able to un-seat veteran Nick Rimando
Nick Rimando
Nicholas Paul "Nick" Rimando is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer and the United States national team-College:...
as RSL's first-choice keeper. On November 25, 2009, he was traded to MLS expansion franchise Philadelphia Union. He has been Philadelphia's first choice goalkeeper for majority of the season - although he has generally struggled in goal, making a number of errors that directly led to goals. After Brad Knighton was given a chance in two consecutive games, it is presumed that Seitz has been dropped to the bench.
An article revealing the players available for the new MLS Re-Entry Draft revealed that the Philadelphia Union did not choose to extend his contract, making him available for the 2 stages of the draft on December 8 and December 15, 2010.
Seitz was selected by the Seattle Sounders in the second stage of the Re-Entry Draft. A contract was agreed with Seattle and he was immediately traded to FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft
2012 MLS SuperDraft
The 2012 MLS SuperDraft will be the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It will be held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. . The draft will be reduced from three rounds to two. The 19 MLS clubs will select a total of 38 players...
.
International
Seitz earned his first full international call up for the game against Brazil on September 9, 2007, but did not see any playing time. He previously started games for the U-23 squad in the CONCACAF Pre-Olympic qualification tournament prior to the 2008 Olympic Games, and was on the roster for the 2008 Summer Olympic soccer tournament.Real Salt Lake
- Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
MLS Cup (1): 20092009 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2009 Major League Soccer season was the 14th season of Major League Soccer. The season began on March 19 and ended with Real Salt Lake winning the MLS Cup 2009, on November 22 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington-Changes from the 2008 season:... - Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
Eastern Conference Championship (1): 20092009 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2009 Major League Soccer season was the 14th season of Major League Soccer. The season began on March 19 and ended with Real Salt Lake winning the MLS Cup 2009, on November 22 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington-Changes from the 2008 season:...
Career statistics
Updated October 24, 2010| Season |  MLSMajor League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
MLS Cup Playoffs MLS Cup Playoffs The MLS Cup Playoffs is the postseason elimination tournament of Major League Soccer held at the end of the regular season en route to the MLS Cup, the league's championship game. 10 teams in total from the Eastern Conference and Western Conference qualify for the tournament based on regular-season... |
U.S. Open Cup Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League... |
North America CONCACAF The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean... |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won... |
2007 2007 Major League Soccer season The 2007 Major League Soccer season was the 12th season in league history. The season began on April 7 and concluded with MLS Cup 2007 on November 18, 2007 at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C..... |
3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 2008 Major League Soccer season The 2008 Major League Soccer season was the 13th season in league history. The season began on March 29 and ended with MLS Cup 2008, on November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.-Changes from the 2007 season:... |
0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 2009 Major League Soccer season The 2009 Major League Soccer season was the 14th season of Major League Soccer. The season began on March 19 and ended with Real Salt Lake winning the MLS Cup 2009, on November 22 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington-Changes from the 2008 season:... |
4 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 0 | |
| Club Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Philadelphia Union |
2010 2010 Major League Soccer season The 2010 Major League Soccer season was the 98th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 32nd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 15th in MLS history. It began on March 25 at Seattle's Qwest Field with Seattle Sounders FC defeating the expansion... |
23 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | - | - | 24 | 0 |
| Club Total | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | |