Ian Fray Wins Supporters' Shield With Inter Miami CF
Ian Fray has won the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield with Inter Miami CF!
This is the first time that Inter Miami CF has won the Supporters' Shield. The club clinched the best overall 2024 regular season with a 3-2 win over the Columbus Crew. Ian played all 90 minutes in this monumental victory.
After returning from a knee injury this summer, the Inter Miami Homegrown player appeared in 14 matches for the club this season, starting 7 of them, with 2 goals.
As the Supporters' Shield winners, Inter Miami has qualified to compete in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Congratulations to Ian Fray and Inter Miami!
Chris Brady Reaches 100 Saves For 2024 Season
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady recorded his 100th save of the 2024 season in the Fire's 4-3 loss to Charlotte FC last night.
Brady made six saves on the night. He became the sixth goalkeeper in Fire history to record more than 100 saves in a single season, and the first to do so since Sean Johnson in 2012.
With 105 saves in 2024, Brady joins Johnson, Zach Thornton, Henry Ring, Matt Pickens and Jon Busch as the only goalkeepers in Fire history to record 100 or more saves in a single season.
Also, Brady tied former Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gaga Slonina for the second-most appearances by a goalkeeper in a single season with 32.
Congratulations to Chris on these accomplishments!
16 Year Old Goalkeeping Sensation Owen Pratt Signs With Mag Mile Sport
Owen Pratt, a 16-year old goalkeeping sensation with the LA Galaxy Academy, recently signed with Mag Mile Sport.
Owen is one of the top youth goalkeepers in the USA. At just 16 years of age, his accomplishments are remarkable:
He trained with the US Men's National Team at just 14 years of age in 2023.
He was a goalkeeper for the USA U15 Youth National Team which won the CONCACAF U15 Championship in 2023.
He was a MLS Next Cup Winner for the LA Galaxy U17 squad in 2024. Owen made crucial saves in penalty shootouts against the San Jose Earthquakes in the Round of 16 and the Philadelphia Union in the semifinals to help them advance.
He was named the 2024 MLS Next Cup Best Goalkeeper.
He was named a MLS Next All Star in 2024.
The sky is the limit for Owen and we are very excited to welcome him to the Mag Mile Sport family.
Maggy Henschler Named Player Of The Match for KIF Orebro
Maggy Henschler, making only her 2nd start for Swedish club team KIF Orebro, was named the player of the match for the club in their match against Kristianstad on September 1, 2024.
Maggy recently signed a contract with Orebro after a stellar career at the University of Kentucky and the University of Milwaukee. She joined Orebro during their mid-season break in order to bolster the back line and assist the club in the Swedish top flight, the Damallsvenskan. The club has now had 3 games following the break, and Maggy has appeared in all three, starting two of them. Despite the loss to Kristianstad, Maggy was recognized for her stellar play in the back by being awarded the player of the match award.
Congratulations to Maggy on this great achievement, and we look forward to seeing her continue to compete in the Swedish Damallsvenskan!
Carver Miller Signs With Mag Mile Sport
Carver Miller, a 20-year old goalkeeper for Portland Timbers 2, has signed with Mag Mile Sport.
Miller has made 9 appearances this season for Portland Timbers 2, earning clean sheets in consecutive games against Ventura County FC and Austin FC II. His 5 saves against Ventura County FC made it the 4th time he registered 4+ saves in 8 appearances at the time. His 3 saves in the penalty shootout against Ventura County FC was also the most by a Timbers 2 goalkeeper in the MLS NEXT Pro era, helping him earn Man of the Match for his performance.
Prior to joining Portland Timbers 2, the Virginia native spent multiple seasons in the Bielefeld Academy in Germany. He began with the club's U17 academy and then progressed to the U19's.
Welcome to Mag Mile Sport, Carver Miller!
Josh Penn Makes 100th Pro Appearance
Josh Penn, a winger with Portland Timbers 2, made his 100th professional appearance last night in the club's 3-3 draw against Austin FC 2.
In 2019, Josh joined USL Championship side Indy Eleven on an USL Academy contract. He then went to Indiana University, where he played for one season before returning to Indy Eleven, signing his first professional contract with the club on August 25, 2020.
Josh was eligible for the 2021 MLS Superdraft and ultimately drafted by Inter Miami CF with the 10th overall pick of the draft. On February 12, 2021, he signed his second professional contract, this time with Inter Miami CF.
Since that time, Josh had made appearances with Inter Miami, Chicago Fire II and Portland Timbers 2. This season with Portland Timbers 2, Josh has made 20 appearances, scoring 5 goals and assisting on 2 others.
We at Mag Mile Sport congratulate Josh on his 100th professional appearance!
Maggy Henschler Signs with KIF Orebro Of Sweden
Mag Mile Sport's Maggy Henschler has signed her first professional contract with Swedish club KIF Orebro.
Maggy is a 23 year old central defender and midfielder who most recently was the two-time captain of the women's soccer team at the University of Kentucky after transferring there from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In the collegiate ranks, she was named to the SEC preseason watchlist in 2023, a CSC Academic All-District in 2023, a three-time Horizon League Regular Season and Tournament Champion (2019, 2020 and 2021), All-Horizon League Tournament Team in 2021 and Horizon League All-Freshman Team in 2019.
KIF Orebro is a Swedish soccer club based on Orebro. It currently plays in the Damallsvenskan, the top level of the women's soccer pyramid in Sweden. The club plays their home games at the Behrn Arena, which they share with the men's club Orebro SK. Notable former players include Americans Kristine Lilly, Kate Markgraf and Christie Welsh; they played for the club in 2004 under former U.S. National Team coach Pia Sundhage.
Everyone at Mag Mile Sport is proud of Maggy and wish her the best in Sweden!
Jaylen Shannon Makes First Start With Chicago Fire
Jaylen Shannon, a central defender with Chicago Fire 2, was called up to the 1st team and started at center back in a Leagues Cup match against Sporting KC on Saturday night.
It was Jaylen's first time being called up to the Fire and he did not disappoint. He played just under 60 minutes and provided a steady defensive presence in the Fire's 3-5-2 formation. Notably, Jaylen forced a turnover near midfield in the first half which ultimately led to the Fire's only goal of the match.
Jaylen, an All-American Defender at Western Michigan University, signed with Chicago Fire 2 prior to the 2024 season. He has since started 16 matches and played 1408 minutes - which is third on club in each category. Jaylen was the first and only player this season from Chicago Fire 2 to start for the parent club.
Congratulations to Jaylen on this great accomplishment!
Isaiah Parente Signs With LA Galaxy
Congratulations to Isaiah Parente for signing with the LA Galaxy!
Isaiah has signed a 1 year deal through the end of the 2024 season with 2 club options through 2026. Prior to signing with the Galaxy, Isaiah was a member of Ventura County FC, where he scored 3 goals and assisted on another in 16 appearances (all starts) for the club.
In 2022, Isaiah was voted to the Best XI in MLS Next Pro, where he was a key member of the Columbus Crew 2 side that won the MLS Next Pro Championship. In 2023, he was a member of the Columbus Crew squad that won the MLS Cup.
Mag Mile Sport congratulations Isaiah on this great accomplishment!
Chris Brady Becomes 4th Goalkeeper To Play 50 Games For Chicago Fire
Last night, the Chicago Fire feel 2-1 to the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field.
On the bright side for the club, starting goalkeeper Chris Brady made his 50th appearance for the club, becoming the fourth goalkeeper in Chicago Fire history to play 50 games for the club. He joins Jon Busch, Sean Johnson and Zach Thornton as the only Fire goalkeepers to play 50 or more MLS matches with the club.
Congratulations to Chris on this achievement!
(Photo courtesy of Chicago Fire).
Ian Fray Scores Again To Spark Inter Miami Victory
Ian Fray scored for the second consecutive game as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 2-1 last night.
Ian, making his second start and appearance of the season for Inter Miami, headed in a corner kick from Julian Gressel in the 40th minute for his second goal of this season. This was also Ian's second appearance of the season, having returned to the squad days earlier against the Columbus Crew, where he scored off a nearly identical corner kick.
This was Ian's third goal of his career after making seven starts and 11 appearances last season as a rookie.
With the victory, Inter Miami won three matches in a row and leads the league with 48 goals scored this season.
(Photo courtesy of Inter Miami).
Ian Fray Returns To Inter Miami From Injury With Goal, Man Of The Match Award
Ian Fray returned to Inter Miami after being almost out for 12 months due to injury, scoring a goal in the club's 2-1 victory over the visiting Columbus Crew.
Fray found the back of the net in the 10th minute off a corner kick from Julian Gressel. This was Fray's first game back after being injured in a July 2023 Leagues Cup match which, coincidentally, was Lionel Messi's first game with the club.
Fray had an outstanding game and was subbed off after about 70 minutes. He was named the Royal Caribbean Icon of the Match and also was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday.
Congratulations to Ian on his triumphant return to Inter Miami!
Isaiah Parente Makes Debut With LA Galaxy
Isaiah Parente Signs Short Term Agreement With LA Galaxy
The LA Galaxy announced today that they signed midfielder Isaiah Parente on a Short-Term Agreement from MLS Next Pro affiliate Ventura County FC ahead of its match against New York City FC on June 19, 2024.
Parente has scored 3 goals in 13 appearances (all starts) for Ventura County FC during the 2024 MLS Next Pro Regular Season.
Per MLS club rules, a club may sign a player from its MLS Next Pro team to a maximum of four Short-Term Agreements (up to four day contracts) each season. An individual player may be included on up to four MLS league season match rosters each season; however, that player may appear in no more than two MLS regular-season matches.
(Photo courtesy of LA Galaxy/Ventura County FC)
Mag Mile Sport Negotiates Deal For Brad Friedel To Become Consultant To Besiktas
Mag Mile Sport recently negotiated the deal for Brad Friedel to become a Consultant to the Board of Directors for legendary Turkish club Besiktas.
Brad, a legendary player with over 450 Premier League Appearances for clubs like Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa and Tottenham, also spent 18 months as a goalkeeper for Turkish club Galatasary. After his playing career ended, he obtained his UEFA Pro License, one of the highest coaching licenses available. He then spent time in the front office at Tottenham and later began coaching the USA U19 National Team. He was later appointed coach of the New England Revolution but left the club during the 2019 season.
Besiktas has had a storied history. They were founded in 1903 and have won 21 league titles. They are the only team to have won the Turkish Super Big undefeated (in 1991-92 season). Last season, the club finished in 6th place in the Turkish Super Lig, with 16 wins, 14 losses and 8 draws. However, they won the Turkish Cup. They are looking to improve on last year's performance, which will be impacted by new rules limiting the number of foreign players that Turkish clubs can have on their roster. Brad, with his vast experience on and off the pitch, and with all of his contacts across the globe, will play a pivotal role in forming next season's roster and in shaping the future direction of the club both on and off the pitch.
Mag Mile Sport congratulates Brad on being named as a Consultant to the Besiktas Board of Directors!
Chris Brady Plays Most Games by Homegrown GK In Chicago Fire History
Congratulations to Mag Mile Sport's Chris Brady for breaking records and making history!
With his recent appearance for the Chicago Fire FC, Chris has played the most games by a Homegrown goalkeeper in Chicago Fire history. This season, he has started all but one game for the Fire, with the game he missed being a result of a call up to the U.S. Men's Olympic Soccer Team Training Camp.
Last season, Chris started 32 games for the Fire across all competitions and was named the club's Defensive Player of the Year. He was also the 2nd youngest goalkeeper in Major League Soccer history to record a clean sheet and the 2nd teenager in MLS history to record 3 straight clean sheets.
Chris' talent has been recognized by Top Drawer Soccer, who named him the top overall prospect in MLS, and BodyArmor, who named him the top goalkeeper in MLS under the age of 22.
Signed as Homegrown Player with the Fire at just 16 years old, Chris has excelled at the U14, U15, U16 and U17 levels under Academy goalkeeping coach Igor Dimov. Chris was named the best goalkeeper at the 2022 CONCACAF U20 Championship and was named to the tournament's Best XI team. He was also a finalist for the 2022 U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year.
Congratulations to Chris on this incredible achievement!
16 Year Old Gio Villa Makes Professional Debut
Gio Villa, a 16-year old defender with the Real Monarchs, made his professional debut Sunday evening in the Monarchs 1-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps 2.
Gio, who has appeared for the youth national teams of both Mexico and the United States, was a standout with the Real Salt Lake Academy at the U15 level before signing a professional contract with the Monarchs for the 2024 season. He began the season with the RSL U17's and was one of the squad's top performers in the GA Cup recently held at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. In his first professional appearance with the Monarchs, Gio came on in the 68th minute at right back. He helped the team preserve its shutout, even after going down a man shortly after he was subbed on, in a hotly contested 1-0 victory over Vancouver.
Congratulations to Gio on making his first professional appearance, and we are excited to see many more to come!
Chris Brady Named to MLS Team of the Matchday
Chris Brady, the 20-year old starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire, was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 11.
Chris recorded his 2nd clean sheet in his last 3 matches in Chicago's 0-0 draw against Atlanta United at Soldier Field in Chicago last Saturday night. This is his 10th career shutout for the club.
Chris played a key role in preserving the shutout for the Men in Red, making a fingertip save in the 31st minute off a point-blank header from Saba Lobjanidze, later denying Thiago Almada's well-taken free kick in the 76th minute, and denying Daniel Rios's header from inside the six-yard-box in the 85th minute.
Congratulations to Chris on being named to MLS Team of the Matchday!
Gio Villa Called Into U.S. U-16 Youth National Team Camp
Gio Villa, a 16-year old defender with the Real Monarchs and Real Salt Lake Academy, was called in to the U.S. Under-16 Men's Youth National Team for a training camp in West Palm Beach, Florida from April 14 to April 19. This is the first training camp of the year and second of the cycle for this squad.
22 players were called in, as this group will transition to become the U-17 Men's Youth National Team later in 2024 and attempt to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar at the 2025 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.
Gio is no stranger to being called in to the US Youth National Team, as he was the starting right-back for the U-15 Youth National Team that won the CONCACAF Championship in 2023. He also represented the youth national teams of Mexico before deciding to tie himself to the USA last year.
Congratulations to Gio on this call up!
Eddie Munjoma Acquired By Tampa Bay Rowdies
Eddie Munjoma has been acquired by the Tampa Bay Rowdies via a transfer from Phoenix Rising FC.
Eddie made 36 league appearances for Phoenix Rising in 2023, scoring 2 goals and having 2 assists to help the club win its first USL Championship title. The 25-year old defender can play on either side as a wingback and will be immediately available to the Rowdies ahead of their match against Rhode Island FC.
A native of Texas, Eddie signed his first professional contract with FC Dallas in January of 2020 and earned his first MLS appearance for the club in September of 2021. He went on to make 17 total appearances in MLS with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Mag Mile Sport wishes Eddie the best in Tampa Bay!