BIOGRAPHY
John McCarthy was born on July 4, 1992 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a goalkeeper in Major League Soccer.
McCarthy played four years of college soccer at La Salle University between 2010 and 2013. While at college, McCarthy also appeared for USL PDL clubs Ocean City Nor'easters in 2011 and 2012, and Reading United AC in 2013. He is La Salle's all-time leader among goalkeepers in saves (468), shutouts (28), and games played (75).
McCarthy signed his first professional deal with USL Pro club Rochester Rhinos on February 27, 2014. After the 2014 season, McCarthy was named the Rhinos' Rookie of the Year as he led the league with a 0.72 goals against average. McCarthy was also named USL PRO Goalkeeper of the Year and USL PRO Rookie of the Year for his notable 2014 season performances.
In 2015, McCarthy signed to his hometown club, Philadelphia Union. He made his MLS debut as the starter for the Union on April 11, 2015 versus New York City FC. For the 2016 season, McCarthy played on loan to the Union's USL club, Bethlehem Steel FC. He made 11 starts for the club and posted 5 shutouts for Steel FC's inaugural season.
McCarthy signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies on January 31, 2019.[8] During his season with the Rowdies, McCarthy made 26 appearances and posted 10 clean sheets.
In December 2019, McCarthy joined MLS expansion side Inter Miami CF ahead of their inaugural 2020 season. McCarthy made his debut for Miami on October 7, in a 2–1 victory over New York Red Bulls.
On January 21, 2022, McCarthy joined Los Angeles FC for the 2022 season with an option for 2023. LAFC made the 2022 MLS Final and McCarthy entered the game against the Union for injured and sent-off goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau in the 117th minute and made two saves during the penalty shootout to win the title for LAFC. McCarthy was named the MLS Cup most valuable player as a result of his performance.
