Mike Magee
A forward and emergency goalkeeper who helped the Galaxy win the 2011 MLS Cup and became known as 'Mr. November' for his 8 playoff goals.
Mike Magee (born September 2, 1984) is an American former soccer player who last played for LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer as a forward. He was traded to Los Angeles Galaxy in January 2009 and returned on January 14, 2016, after becoming a free agent. In his first season with the team, he appeared in 23 league matches scoring 2 goals. During the 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs, he started all 4 of the team's playoff matches, scoring two goals to help lead the club to the MLS Cup Final. At that final, Magee scored the Galaxy's only goal, but the team lost during an overtime penalty shoot out. On June 25, 2011, he made his first professional appearance as a goalkeeper against San Jose Earthquakes after starting keeper Donovan Ricketts was injured and reserve Josh Saunders received a red card; Magee made 4 saves to preserve a 0–0 draw. His most productive season came in 2011, when he scored 10 goals in all competitions for the Galaxy, including 3 in the MLS playoffs, helping the team capture the 2011 MLS Cup. He earned the nickname LA's 'Mr. November' for his clutch post-season performances, having scored 8 goals in his 15 playoff matches for the team.
- Role
- Forward / Attacking Midfielder
- Affiliation
- LA Galaxy (2009–2013; 2016)
- Status
- Retired from professional play
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Magee joined LA Galaxy in January 2009 via a trade from MetroStars that sent the club's second-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft to Chicago Fire (via a separate transaction involving Robbie Rogers later). He was known for his versatility, playing as an attacking midfielder when foreign strikers limited his forward minutes in earlier years. His career with LA included winning the 2011 MLS Cup and reaching the 2009 final, where he scored the team's sole goal.
In Their Own Story
On June 25, 2011, the Galaxy found themselves without a goalkeeper against San Jose Earthquakes. With Donovan Ricketts injured and Josh Saunders sent off for an elbow to Steven Lenhart's face, Mike Magee stepped into the net in the 43rd minute. He made four saves, including a crucial stop on a one-on-one against Lenhart, securing a 0–0 draw. That same year, his offensive production peaked with 10 goals across all competitions, leading LA to their 2011 MLS Cup title.
Reader's Guide
Mike Magee arrived at LA Galaxy in January 2009 after the MetroStars traded Brad Davis's previous selection to acquire him. He played as a forward and attacking midfielder, scoring two goals in his debut season and helping the team reach the 2009 MLS Cup Final. In 2011, he became an emergency goalkeeper in a match against San Jose Earthquakes, making four saves in a goalless draw. That year also marked his most productive season with 10 goals in all competitions, contributing to LA's MLS Cup victory. He returned to the club as a free agent on January 14, 2016.
Did You Know?
- On June 25, 2011, Magee made his first professional appearance as a goalkeeper against San Jose Earthquakes after two keepers were unavailable.
- Magee scored the Galaxy's only goal in the 2009 MLS Cup Final, though the team lost in an overtime penalty shoot out.
- He earned the nickname 'Mr. November' for scoring 8 goals in his 15 playoff matches for LA Galaxy.
- In 2011, Magee scored 10 goals in all competitions for the Galaxy, helping them win the MLS Cup.
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