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AcquiredRSL: Selected in the first round (4th overall) of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft on 1/12/07Just looking at Chris Seitz, you can tell that the towering goalkeeper is not your ordinary 20-year-old. The stature of the 6-3, 236-pound netminder is surprising, but when combined with quick reflexes and a calm, collected demeanor beyond his years, it's easy to see not only why Real Salt Lake is banking on Seitz to be its man between the posts for years to come, but why many expect him to assume that role with the United States Men's National Team down the road. Expectations are high after Real Salt Lake made the University of Maryland product the second-highest goalkeeper ever selected in the MLS SuperDraft with the fourth overall pick in January - behind only Chivas USA netminders Brad Guzan (2nd in 2005) - but there's no immediate pressure for him to perform after RSL obtained the services of MLS veteran Nick Rimando just prior to the season. Real Salt Lake will have to learn to share the talented Seitz during the course of the season, as he'll be looked upon to start for the U.S. Under-20 National Team during its run in the FIFA World Youth Championships in Canada in June and July. But upon his return from his U.S. duties, Seitz should be confident, competition-ready, and hungry to challenge for RSL's starting role.
CollegeIn two seasons at the University of Maryland, registered an incredible 28-5-3 record to go along with a 0.77 GAA and 16 shutouts during two seasons of play 2006: Went 15-4-1 during his sophomore campaign while collecting a sparkling 0.66 GAA average Named Soccer America College Men's MVP and the ACC Defensive Player of the Year Also earned spots on the All-ACC First Team and the NSCAA/adidas All-American Third Team 2005: Posted a 13-1-2 record and 0.89 goals against average as a freshman in helping the Terps to the 2005 NCAA Men's College Cup title Became the first freshman 'keeper to lead his team to the NCAA title since 1990 All-ACC Second Team and ACC All-Freshman Team honoree Stopped three shots in the NCAA Finals against New Mexico on 12/11, including a crucial penalty kick in the 50th minute Named College Cup's Defensive MVP.
High SchoolA two-time Parade All-American while at Thousand Oaks High School in Southern Calforrnia Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in California in 2004 Also earned Los Angeles Times First Team, All-League and All-County honors as a senior in 2004 A California ODP team member since 2001, led the Region IV team to the National ODP championship in 2003 Played his club soccer with SoCal United, which he helped guide to the 2003 national championship Earned "Golden Glove" honor as the top 'keeper in the tournament.
InternationalIs the starting first choice 'keeper for the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team as it heads into this summer's FIFA World Youth Championships in Canada Registered a 2-0-1 record - including a pair of shutouts - for the U-20's during CONCACAF Group A qualifying for the World Youth Championships in Panama in January, allowing only one goal in helping the U.S. to a first-place finish and a spot in Canada 2007 Notched a 2-1 win over the Haitian Senior National Team on 3/28/07 Made his U.S. Soccer debut in 2005 by making 10 appearances (nine starts) for the U.S. Under-18 MNT, posting a 5-1-3 record and 1.29 GAA, which included a 4-1-1 mark and 1.39 record in six games against international competition.
PersonalHobbies: Listening to music Favorite Music: Punk, Thursday Favorite Movie: Marilyn Fire Favorite TV Show: The OC, Entourage Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Book: For the Love of the Game Favorite Athlete: Lance Armstrong Greatest Accomplishments: Turning professional Most Memorable Moment: Qualifying for the World Youth Championships with the U.S. U-20's Charities/Causes: Multiple Sclerosis
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