Cody Mizell

BIOGRAPHY

Cody Mizell was born September 30, 1991, in Woodstock, Georgia. He is a goalkeeper in Major League Soccer. 

He 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.

On May 16, 2013, Mizell signed a professional contract 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.

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.

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 Icelands best eleven on May 22, 2015.

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.

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.

Mizell began his second stint with the Rowdies on January 5, 2018.

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. Mizell is New Mexico United’s all time leader in both appearances and minutes played.

On March 4, 2020, Mizell joined Major League Soccer club New York City FC for an undisclosed transfer fee for the 2021 season, including a team option for 2022. In 2021, NYCFC would go on to defeat the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup.