1. James "Jimmy" Maurer was born on October 14,1988 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo.
20 Facts About Jimmy Maurer
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Jimmy Maurer attended college at the University of South Carolina and was the starting goalkeeper for four years.
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Jimmy Maurer finished his collegiate career with 28 shutouts, second in South Carolina history.
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Jimmy Maurer was named Conference USA Freshman of the Year.
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In 2009 as a junior, Jimmy Maurer played every minute in net for South Carolina and had a 1.22 goals against average to go along with five shutouts and being named to the All-Conference USA Third Team.
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Jimmy Maurer played with various clubs in the USL Premier Development League during his collegiate career.
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Jimmy Maurer concluded his PDL career playing with Atlanta Blackhawks in 2010.
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Jimmy Maurer was selected 4th overall in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft by the New York Red Bulls.
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Jimmy Maurer spent the pre-season with the club but was not signed to a contract.
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On March 31,2011, Jimmy Maurer signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks of the North American Soccer League.
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Jimmy Maurer made his professional debut on April 9,2011, in a game against the NSC Minnesota Stars.
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On January 31,2012, Jimmy Maurer signed with Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepcion of the Chilean Primera Division.
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Jimmy Maurer signed with NASL club New York Cosmos on April 26,2013.
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Jimmy Maurer entered the 2014 NASL season as the starting goalkeeper for the Cosmos.
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Jimmy Maurer allowed just three goals during the 2014 Spring season, posting 29 saves and an NASL-leading 0.33 GAA in nine games.
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Jimmy Maurer recorded a league-high 11 shutouts in 24 appearances for the Cosmos in the 2014 regular season.
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In 2015, Jimmy Maurer started 28 out of 30 NASL fixtures for the Cosmos, as well as both of the Championship matches.
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Jimmy Maurer logged 12 shutouts and a 0.93 GAA in a title-winning season for the Cosmos.
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On December 18,2017, Jimmy Maurer signed with Major League Soccer side FC Dallas.
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Jimmy Maurer was a member of the United States U-17 player pool from 2004 through 2006.