Michael Novotny (born March 17, 1996) is an American retired professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Novotny | ||
| Date of birth | March 17, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Charles, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | 65 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | AFC Ann Arbor | 8 | (0) |
| 2018 | Stöde IF | 4 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Hartford Athletic | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Chicago House | 17 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 4, 2024 | |||
Career
editCollege
editNovotny played four years of college soccer at Eastern Illinois University between 2014 and 2017, where he made 65 appearances for the Panthers. During his time at Eastern Illinois, Novotny earned accolades such as Second Team All-Summit League in 2015 and 2016, and First Team All-Summit League and Summit League Goalkeeper of the Year in 2017.[1]
AFC Ann Arbor
editFollowing college, Novotny played with National Premier Soccer League side AFC Ann Arbor, where he made 8 regular season appearances, keeping 6 clean sheets to help the club to top the Great Lakes Conference.[2] At the conclusion of the season, Novotny was named the club's Most Valuable Defensive Player for 2018.[3]
Stöde IF
editNovotny moved to Swedish third division side Stöde IF in August 2018 for the remainder of their season.[3]
Hartford Athletic
editIn January 2019, Novotny joined USL Championship side Hartford Athletic ahead of their inaugural season.[4] He didn't make an appearance for the club during 2019, but renewed his contract to return to the club for 2020.[5] He made his debut on September 26, 2020, appearing as a 73rd-minute substitute during a 1–0 win over Pittsburgh Riverhounds following Parfait Mandanda's sending off.[6] He got his first start with team four days later in a 3–2 win over Philadelphia Union II, saving a penalty kick in the 78th minute.[7]
Chicago House AC
editOn June 4, 2021, it was announced that Novotny had signed with first-year National Independent Soccer Association team Chicago House AC, becoming the first goalkeeper signed by the club.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Mike Novotny - Men's Soccer". Eastern Illinois University Athletics.
- ^ "Mike Novotny". AFC Ann Arbor.
- ^ a b "Novotny Inks First Professional Deal". AFC Ann Arbor.
- ^ "Novotny Signs With Hartford Athletic". Eastern Illinois University Athletics.
- ^ Athletic, Hartford (December 4, 2019). "Mike Novotny Returning in 2020". Hartford Athletic | Connecticut's Professional Soccer Team.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Hartford Athletic - September 26, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Barrera's lucky strike lifts Athletic". journalinquirer.com. October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "We're Gonna Need A Bigger House; Chicago House AC Adds Four Players". ChicagoHouseAC.com. Retrieved 4 June 2021.