January 9, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Atlanta United FC News Release
ATLANTA – Atlanta United announced today it has signed free agent midfielder Dax McCarty through the 2024 MLS season with an option for 2025. The Winter Park, Florida native has made 466 MLS Regular Season appearances in his 18-year career. He spent the past four seasons playing for Nashville SC.
McCarty will be available to media members today at 2 p.m. ET via Zoom. Join Zoom call HERE. Passcode: ATLUTD
“Dax has been one of the most consistent midfielders throughout his distinguished career in MLS,” Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said. “Dax is a competitor and will bring a good mentality and leadership to our team. He has continued to prove over the last couple of seasons that he plays at a high level consistently and we are excited to welcome him and his family to Atlanta.”
The 36-year-old midfielder began his MLS career in 2006 after he was the No. 6 overall pick by FC Dallas in the MLS SuperDraft. McCarty currently ranks second among field players, third overall, in games played in MLS Regular Season history with 466. Only goalkeeper Nick Rimando (514) and midfielder Kyle Beckerman (498) have made more appearances in league history.
His league debut came on July 1, 2006 against Chivas USA. The following season, McCarty established himself as a regular with FC Dallas, playing in 25 matches and starting 18. His best statistical year for Dallas came in 2009 when he finished with three goals and six assists in 28 matches played.
After a short stint with D.C. United, McCarty was traded to the New York Red Bulls during the 2011 season. Over the next five and a half years, McCarty became a mainstay for the Red Bulls in midfield, making 186 appearances in the MLS Regular Season and playoffs. His career-high in MLS Regular Season games played, starts and minutes played came in 2012 when he started 33 of 34 regular season matches, scoring three goals and adding three assists. In 2015, McCarty became a club captain, recorded a career-high eight assists and helped the Red Bulls win the Supporters’ Shield, his second with the club after winning it in 2013. McCarty also earned MLS Best XI and MLS All-Star honors during the 2015 campaign.
Ahead of the 2017 season, McCarty was traded to Chicago Fire FC. Over the next three seasons, McCarty started every one of his 86 MLS Regular Season appearances for Chicago and tallied one goal and 12 assists. In…
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