Michael Holody (born March 30, 1987) is a retired American soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Holody | ||
| Date of birth | March 30, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Clarkston, Michigan, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | Michigan Wolverines | 75 | (9) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2008 | Michigan Bucks | 47 | (4) |
| 2009–2011 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | (1) |
| 2009 | → Real Maryland (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 September 2010 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editHolody attended University of Michigan, where he made 75 appearance for the men's soccer team, the Michigan Wolverines.[1] During his college career, Holody played with USL Premier Development League side Michigan Bucks between 2006 and 2008. Holody's time with the Bucks was very successful as he helped the side to the 2006 PDL North American championship before captaining the team back to a finals appearance in 2007 and the PDL Regular Season title in 2008.
Professional
editHolody was drafted in the fourth round, 59th overall, of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids. He was sent on loan to USL-2 side Real Maryland Monarchs in July 2009, making his debut for them against Crystal Palace Baltimore.[2]
He made his MLS debut on September 5, 2009, appearing as a substitute against Toronto FC. He scored his debut goal a week later on September 12, 2009, in another substitute appearance against Toronto. Holody was waived by Colorado on September 15, 2010.[3]
Holody was re-signed by Colorado on March 1, 2011.[4] At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Holody was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.
Honors
editMichigan Bucks
edit- USL Premier Development League Champions (1): 2006
References
edit- ^ "Michael Holody". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". www.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2010-01-07.
- ^ "Rapids acquire Brian Mullan from Houston | Colorado Rapids".
- ^ "News | Colorado Rapids".