Cody Mizell (born September 30, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. Currently, he is the goalkeeper coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.
College career 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 an NCAA All-American and team Most Valuable Player as a true Freshman in 2010.
Professional career Atlanta Silverbacks On May 16, 2013, Mizell signed with NASL club Atlanta Silverbacks. Mizell made his professional debut against the New York Cosmos shortly after joining the club. 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. He made his debut with the Rowdies on May 24, 2014, in a 3–2 win against rival side Fort Lauderdale Strikers. 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.
Knattspyrnufélagið Fram Mizell signed a contract with Knattspyrnufélagið Fram of Iceland early in 2015. Mizell became an instant starter upon arrival at the historic club, and was named to Iceland's best eleven on May 22, 2015.
Charlotte Independence Mizell was transferred 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.
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.
New Mexico United On November 6, 2018, New Mexico United announced Cody Mizell as one of the first six signed players in club history, under the guidance of Head Coach Troy Lesesne.
New York City FC On March 4, 2021, Mizell was purchased by Major League Soccer club New York City FC for an undisclosed transfer fee, signing him through the 2022 season. He returned to New Mexico United on a short-term loan deal on April 15, 2022. After two appearances he returned to NYCFC.
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.
Career statistics
+Appearances by club, season, and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDomestic cupLeague cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAtlanta Silverbacks2013NASL1000——10Tampa Bay Rowdies20144010——50Knattspyrnufélagið Fram20151. delid2000000—200Charlotte Independence2016USL1001000—11020173102010—340Total4102010—450Colorado Rapids2017MLS00———00Tampa Bay Rowdies2018USL32010——190New Mexico United2019USL Championship3305010—3902020150—20—170Total4805030—560New York City FC2021MLS000000000020220000000000Total0000000000New Mexico United (loan)2022USL Championship2000——20Career total152010040001480
Honors New York City FC MLS Cup: 2021
Campeones Cup: 2022
Individual Inkasso-Deildin Team of the Season: 2015
References
External links
Charlotte Independence bio Clemson Tigers bio U.S. soccer bio