Machel Millwood
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Machel Millwood is a Jamaica
n soccer player who most recently played for Crystal Palace Baltimore in the USSF Second Division and the Baltimore Blast
of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
when he was still a child. He attended Parkdale High School
, and played two years of college soccer
at Prince George's Community College
before transferring to Towson University
as a junior. At Towson, Millwood was an All-American Honorable Mention in 2002, was named to the Colonial Athletic Association First Team All-Conference and the CAA All-Tournament Team in 2002, to the American East Conference All-League and to the All-South Atlantic Region team in 2001 and 2002.
He ranks in the top 10 in Towson soccer history in six categories, and graduated with a bachelor's degree
in business and economics.
of the USL A-League in 2003, and played in 45 matches, notching 12 goals and six assists for 30 points in his two seasons in Syracuse. In 2004, he signed a 15 day contract with the Baltimore Blast
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
, eventually signing a permanent contract for the 2004-2005 season, and continues to play for the Blast.
In the summer of 2005 Millwood spent the summer with the Atlanta Silverbacks
of the USL First Division
, spending the next two seasons with the Silverbacks scoring 6 goals and adding 7 assists. On 28 May 2009, he signed for Crystal Palace Baltimore of the USL Second Division
.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n soccer player who most recently played for Crystal Palace Baltimore in the USSF Second Division and the Baltimore Blast
Baltimore Blast (current)
Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League....
of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
College
Born in Jamaica, Millwood's family moved to MarylandMaryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
when he was still a child. He attended Parkdale High School
Parkdale High School
Parkdale High School or PHS is a public magnet high school located at 6001 Good Luck Road, Riverdale, Maryland 20737. The principal is Mrs. Cheryl Logan. The September 2009 enrollment is approximately 2,172-students in grades nine through twelve. Parkdale's schools hours are from 7:45am until...
, and played two years of 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 Prince George's Community College
Prince George's Community College
Prince George's Community College is a community college located in the unincorporated community of Largo in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States...
before transferring to Towson University
Towson University
Towson University, often referred to as TU or simply Towson for short, is a public university located in Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S...
as a junior. At Towson, Millwood was an All-American Honorable Mention in 2002, was named to the Colonial Athletic Association First Team All-Conference and the CAA All-Tournament Team in 2002, to the American East Conference All-League and to the All-South Atlantic Region team in 2001 and 2002.
He ranks in the top 10 in Towson soccer history in six categories, and graduated with a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in business and economics.
Professional
Millwood signed with the Syracuse Salty DogsSyracuse Salty Dogs
The Syracuse Salty Dogs were a professional men's soccer team based in Syracuse, New York. The club were a member of the USL A-League, playing only two seasons from 2003-2004. The club was owned and operated by the Syracuse Pro Sports Group and played most home games at P&C Stadium...
of the USL A-League in 2003, and played in 45 matches, notching 12 goals and six assists for 30 points in his two seasons in Syracuse. In 2004, he signed a 15 day contract with the Baltimore Blast
Baltimore Blast (current)
Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League....
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
, eventually signing a permanent contract for the 2004-2005 season, and continues to play for the Blast.
In the summer of 2005 Millwood spent the summer with the Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
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....
, spending the next two seasons with the Silverbacks scoring 6 goals and adding 7 assists. On 28 May 2009, he signed for Crystal Palace Baltimore of the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
.
International
Millwood has seen playing time with Jamaica’s U-17 National Team, but has never been called up at senior level.Career statistics
- (correct as of 29 September 2009)
Club Season League Cup Play-Offs Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Syracuse Syracuse Salty DogsThe Syracuse Salty Dogs were a professional men's soccer team based in Syracuse, New York. The club were a member of the USL A-League, playing only two seasons from 2003-2004. The club was owned and operated by the Syracuse Pro Sports Group and played most home games at P&C Stadium...2003 2003 in American soccerThe 2003 season was the 91st year of competitive soccer in the United States.-National team:The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.-Standings:...23 6 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 23 6 ? Syracuse Syracuse Salty DogsThe Syracuse Salty Dogs were a professional men's soccer team based in Syracuse, New York. The club were a member of the USL A-League, playing only two seasons from 2003-2004. The club was owned and operated by the Syracuse Pro Sports Group and played most home games at P&C Stadium...2004 2004 in American soccer-National team:The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.-Standings:-Playoffs:-MLS Cup:-Eastern Conference:-Western Conference:-Playoffs:-Final:...22 6 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 22 6 ? Total 2003–2004 45 12 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 45 12 ? Atlanta Atlanta SilverbacksAtlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...2005 2005 in American soccerThe 2005 season was the 93rd year of competitive soccer in the United States.-National team:The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.-Standings:...10 0 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 10 0 ? Atlanta Atlanta SilverbacksAtlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...2006 2006 in American soccerThe 2006 season was the 94th year of competitive soccer in the United States.-National team:The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.-Tables:...21 6 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 21 6 ? Total 2005–2006 31 6 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 31 6 ? Crystal Palace Baltimore 2009 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 2 Total 2009–present 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 2 Career Total 2003–present 85 19 2 1 0 0 ? ? ? 86 19 2