Zac McGraw explained

Zac McGraw
Fullname:Zachary Lewis McGraw
Birth Date:8 June 1997
Birth Place:Torrance, California, United States
Height:6ft 4 in [1]
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Portland Timbers
Clubnumber:18
Youthclubs1:FC Golden State
Collegeyears1:2016–2019
Collegecaps1:68
Collegegoals1:1
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Portland Timbers
Caps1:74
Goals1:2
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Portland Timbers 2 (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:2
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Canada
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:July 20, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:July 9, 2023

Zachery Lewis McGraw (born June 8, 1997) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers. Born in the United States, he represents the Canada national team.

Youth and college

McGraw played as part of the USSDA academy side FC Golden State, graduated from West High School (Torrance, California) in 2015, before playing college soccer at the United States Military Academy in 2016. McGraw made 68 appearances for the Black Knights over four seasons, scoring a single goal and tallying 9 assists. McGraw, who was a four-time First Team All-Patriot League honoree and earned two USCA First Team All-Northeast Region recognition's in 2017 and 2018, and was named a 2019 USCA Third Team All-Northeast Region honoree.[2] McGraw's younger cousin, Octavia, was a collegiate goalkeeper at Ottawa University in Arizona. His fiancée, Kaitlin, was a defender and captain for Long Beach State University.

Club career

On January 13, 2020, McGraw was drafted 68th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers.[3] He became the first ever Army player drafted in MLS history.[4] McGraw signed with the Timbers on June 22, 2020.[5]

McGraw made his first appearance for Portland on May 1, 2021, starting in a 4–1 loss to FC Dallas.[6] He scored his first MLS goal for Portland on September 1, 2022, netting the game-winner in a 2–1 victory over Austin FC.[7]

International career

McGraw was born in the United States, to an African-American father and Canadian mother. He holds both American and Canadian nationality.[8] In June 2023, he was named to Canada's preliminary roster for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup .[9] On June 19 McGraw was named to the final 23-man squad.[10] He made his debut in the opening match on June 27 against Guadeloupe.[11]

Career statistics

Club

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SeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Portland Timbers2021Major League Soccer11010120
202222110231
20232810030311
202413022152
Total742101052814
Portland Timbers 2 (loan)2022MLS Next Pro4242
Career total784101052856

International

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zac McGraw . Portland Timbers . August 23, 2022.
  2. Web site: Zac McGraw - 2019 - Men's Soccer. Army West Point.
  3. Web site: Timbers select two players in final two rounds of 2020 MLS SuperDraft | PTFC. Portland. Timbers. Portland Timbers.
  4. Web site: Portland Timbers sign defender Zac McGraw, the first Army player drafted in MLS history. JD Humburg | The. Oregonian/OregonLive. June 23, 2020. oregonlive.
  5. Web site: Portland Timbers sign defender Zac McGraw | PTFC. Portland. Timbers. Portland Timbers.
  6. Web site: DALvsPOR 05-01-2021 | MLSsoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  7. Web site: The Timbers shock Austin FC with a 2-1 road victory. September 1, 2022.
  8. Web site: Stepping into leadership role for Portland Timbers, Zac McGraw embraces the pressure. Ryan Clarke | The. Oregonian/OregonLive. March 16, 2023. oregonlive.
  9. Web site: Current and former CPLers included as Gold Cup preliminary squads unveiled. June 1, 2023. Benedict. Rhodes.
  10. Web site: CanMNT announces final 23-man squad for Concacaf Gold Cup. June 19, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  11. Canada Soccer. CanadaSoccerEN. 1673830370486132737. Welcome to #CANMNT Zac McGraw! #WeCAN. June 27, 2023. June 27, 2023.