Michael Holody

Michael Holody (born March 30, 1987) is a retired American soccer player.

Michael Holody
Personal information
Full name Michael Holody
Date of birth (1987-03-30) March 30, 1987
Place of birth Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2005–2008 Michigan Wolverines
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2008 Michigan Bucks 47 (4)
2009–2011 Colorado Rapids 4 (1)
2009Real Maryland (loan) 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 September 2010

Career

College and Amateur

Holody attended University of Michigan. During his college career, Holody played with USL Premier Development League side Michigan Bucks between 2006 and 2008. Holody's time with the Bucks was very successful as he helped the side to the 2006 PDL North American championship before captaining the team back to a finals appearance in 2007 and the PDL Regular Season title in 2008.

Professional

Holody was drafted in the fourth round, 59th overall, of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids. He was sent on loan to USL-2 side Real Maryland Monarchs in July 2009, making his debut for them against Crystal Palace Baltimore.[1]

He made his MLS debut on September 5, 2009 appearing as a substitute against Toronto FC. He scored his debut goal a week later on September 12, 2009 in another substitute appearance against Toronto. Holody was waived by Colorado on September 15, 2010.[2]

Holody was re-signed by Colorado on March 1, 2011.[3] At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Holody was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.

Honors

Michigan Bucks

References

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