26 Facts About Mike Fucito

Michael Fucito was born on March 29,1986 and is a retired American soccer player.

Mike Fucito played for the Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts for three years where he was senior Captain.

Mike Fucito was the league leader in assists, third overall in points scoring, and was the ISL coaches' runner-up to Davies for MVP.

Mike Fucito attended the Ivy League university Harvard where he played varsity soccer for four years.

Mike Fucito did not play in 2005, instead playing the eventual Acton Indoor Soccer Champion, Mean Machine.

Mike Fucito had tremendous success at Harvard from 2006 to 2008 playing both left wing and forward.

Mike Fucito was honored as SoccerTimes' National Player of the Week as a result of scoring the game-winning goal against Fairfield in double overtime, and two goals and three assists against Brown.

Mike Fucito led Harvard to the NCAA-tournament three consecutive years.

Mike Fucito was named to the ESPN Academic All-District team in 2007.

Mike Fucito completed his Harvard career ranked 4th All-time in scoring with 32 career goals, and 24 assists, despite playing injured his final two seasons, and undergoing hip surgery in the off-season.

Mike Fucito was named Captain as a senior, and was a Finalist for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.

Mike Fucito ranked 21st in the nation averaging 1.57 points per game.

Mike Fucito was drafted in the fourth round of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC.

Mike Fucito attended part of the Sounders preseason, including traveling with the team to Argentina in March 2009.

Mike Fucito returned to Harvard to finish his degree, before rejoining the Sounders on July 3,2009, when he signed a developmental contract.

Mike Fucito was briefly waived on November 25,2009, before he could make his professional debut.

Nonetheless, Mike Fucito was invited back to camp and was then re-signed prior to the 2010 season.

Mike Fucito accompanied the team to Spain, and scored three goals in preseason, including two in the first half against the Sounders starters in the final contest.

Mike Fucito finished strong with his right foot over the left shoulder of Jimmy Nielsen.

Mike Fucito earned his first professional start on September 22,2010, versus Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions League group stage.

Mike Fucito scored a goal and forced an own-goal in that match.

Mike Fucito's first start in league play came on May 25,2011, versus FC Dallas.

Mike Fucito became a particular fan favorite for his intensity and "never-say-die" attitude.

Mike Fucito was traded to Montreal Impact on February 18,2012, along with teammate Lamar Neagle, in exchange for Eddie Johnson.

Mike Fucito failed to settle in Montreal, and was traded to Portland Timbers on April 20,2012, in exchange for an international roster spot.

On January 17,2013, Mike Fucito was traded to San Jose Earthquakes for a second-round 2013 MLS SuperDraft pick.