Maggy Henschler Signs with Swedish Cup Champions Pitea IF
Maggy Henschler, fresh off a stellar debut season in Sweden's Damallsvenskan, has signed a multi-year contract with 2024 Swedish Cup Champions Pitea IF.
Maggy's impressive journey from KIF Orebro to Pitea IF showcases the talent that made her the first female player signed to Mag Mile Sport. After joining KIF during the 2024 Summer transfer window, she started 9 matches, played the full 90 minutes in 8 of those, and netted 2 goals - one of which earned a nomination for Sweden's goal of the year, a remarkable feat for a center-back.
We eagerly anticipate watching Maggy shine on the field in 2025!
Goalkeeper Carlos Herrera Signs With Detroit City FC
Goalkeeper Carlos Herrera has signed a multi-year contract with Detroit City FC of the USL Championship. Herrera joins Detroit City after spending two seasons with Monterey Bay FC.
In 2023, Herrera started 18 matches for Monterey Bay, compiling an 8-7-3 record with two clean sheets. In 2024, Herrera started nine matches, including eight down the stretch of the season, and recorded three clean sheets. He posted a save percentage of 81.4% last season.
Congratulations to Carlos on his new deal with Detroit City FC!
Owen Pratt Named To U17 USA Youth National Team Camp
Owen Pratt, a standout goalkeeper with the LA Galaxy Academy, has been called in to the USA U-17 Youth National Team training camp.
The squad will gather in West Palm Beach, Florida, from November 10-16 as preparations continue for next February's CONCACAF U17 Qualifiers, which will send eight teams to the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The USA will face the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis and Cuba at the qualifying tournament, set for February 7-16 in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
This is not the first time Owen has been called in to the youth national team setup. In 2023, he was a vital member of the USA U-15 Youth National Team that won the CONCACAF U-15 Championship.
Congratulations to Owen on being called in!
Chris Brady Named Chicago Fire Defensive Player Of The Year For Second Year In A Row
Chris Brady was named the 2024 Chicago Fire Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row!
Brady, only 20 years old, earned Defensive Player of the Year honors for a second consecutive year. He has now been named the club's Defensive Player of the Year in each of the two seasons he has started for the club. He joins Sean Johnson and Zach Thornton as the only goalkeepers in club history to be named Defensive MVP in consecutive seasons and is the sixth overall player to be named Defensive MVP in back-to-back years.
In 2024, Brady made 107 says in 33 games played - all starts - becoming the sixth goalkeeper in club history to record more than 100 saves in a single season and the first to do so since 2012. He also recorded the most wins (14) for a Homegrown goalkeeper in club history after the club defeated the LA Galaxy on June 1.
Congratulations to Chris on this remarkable achievement!
Chris Brady Only GK Named To BODYARMOR 22 Under 22 List
Today, Chicago Fire Goalkeeper Chris Brady was the only goalkeeper named to the BODYARMOR 22 Under 22 list, which highlights the 22 best players in Major League Soccer under the age of 22. This was the second season in a row that Chris was selected on the list.
In his second year as the starting goalkeeper for the Fire, Chris started 32 matches, only missing 1 due to International duty. He made 104 saves, making him the first GK to register more than 100 or more saves for the Fire since 2012. He also became the winningest Homegrown GK in Chicago Fire history.
Mag Mile Sport congratulates Chris on this prestigious honor!
Maggy Henschler Scores First Professional Goal For KIF Orebro
Maggy Henschler scored her first professional goal in KIF Orebro's 1-1 draw against AIK over the weekend.
The goal came off a corner kick in the 88th minute with Orebro trailing 1-0. Maggy's run to the near post was perfectly timed, heading in the corner kick past AIK's goalkeeper. The goal was crucial as it ensured that Orebro did not drop points in its relegation battle against AIK. The goal kept Orebro above AIK and in the safe zone.
Maggy has been a valuable addition to Orebro's back line as they fight to remain in the Damallsvenskan, the top women's league in Sweden. She was signed by the club in August and made her debut as a substitute on August 25, 2024 against Brommapojkama. Since then, Maggy has started and played the full 90 minutes in the club's last 6 matches. She was also named the player of the match in her 2nd start for the club, against Kristianstad.
Congratulations to Maggy on her first professional goal!
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!
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!
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).
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!
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!
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!
Chris Brady Records Clean Sheet In Olympic Team Friendly Against Guinea
Chris Brady, the 20-year old starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire FC, recorded a clean sheet in the U.S. Men's Olympic Soccer Team's friendly against Guinea, earning the 3-0 victory.
Guinea attempted to press the USA aggressively, which generated a good number of chances for the Africans throughout the game. However, Chris and the USA defense kept Guinea at bay and did not concede.
This was the first match of the March international window for the USA as it prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be the first for the USA since 2008. The USA could face Guinea in its third group stage match at the Olympics if Guinea wins its upcoming international playoff against the fourth-place finisher from Asian qualifying.
Chris Brady Called Into U.S. Men's Olympic Team Training Camp
This call up comes off the heels of one of the most remarkable comebacks in Chicago Fire history, where the Fire scored 3 goals in the last 20 minutes of the game to beat CF Montreal 4-3. The Fire went down 2-0 in the first behalf behind 2 penalty kicks, but fought back and tied the game with a goal from Kellyn Acosta from the Fire's own half - which was assisted by Chris.
This is not the first time that Chris has been called in to the Olympic Team training camp, as he was called in two prior camps. Chris was also instrumental in helping the USA qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, as he was the starting goalkeeper for the USA in the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championships and was voted the best goalkeeper in the tournament. By winning the tournament, the USA qualified for the Paris Summer Olympics.
Mag Mile Sport congratulates Chris for another call up to the Olympic Team camp!
Will Perkins Signs With Union Omaha
Will Perkins has signed his first professional contract with USL League One side Union Omaha.
Will is coming off his final collegiate season with Western Michigan University after transferring there from Michigan State University, where he played for 4 seasons.
In his last college season, Will was part of Western Michigan's squad that won both the regular season and playoff tournament in the Missouri Valley Conference. He was named to the all-conference second team. A very athletic player, Will excels on both sides of the ball, as a tenacious defender and a dangerous attacker from the back.
Union Omaha is one of, if not the, best teams in the USL League One. It had the best regular season record and won the USL League One playoffs in 2021, and had the best regular season record again in 2023. Will makes an exciting addition to an already talented squad.
Mag Mile Sports congratulates Will on signing his first professional deal!