Midfield - Central Midfield ·United States
Dax McCarty
Market value
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Central Midfield Midfield
At a glance
Career snapshot
7Clubs played for
07/08Debut season
0.04Goals per match
New York Red BullsTop club · 198 apps
Career highs
€1.75mPeak value · 2016
€400kTop transfer fee · 16/17
4Best season · 2013
19 / 0Caps / int'l goals
560Appearances
25Goals
55Assists
72Yellow cards
2Red cards
195Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Dax McCarty |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Michael Dax McCarty |
| Date of birth | 1987-04-30 (39 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Winter Park, Florida, United States |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 175.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2025-07-01 |
| Contract expires | - |
| Agent | Wasserman |
Jul 2025
2025 - Des Moines Menace
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2025
Transfer: Des Moines → Retired
25/26 · Transfer
Mar 2025
Transfer: Career break → Des Moines
24/25 · Transfer
Jan 2025
Transfer: Atlanta → Career break
24/25 · Transfer
Jul 2024
2024 - Atlanta United FC
32 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jan 2024
Transfer: Nashville → Atlanta
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
2023 - Nashville SC
34 matches · 1 G · 4 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2022
2022 - Nashville SC
33 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2021
2021 - Nashville SC
30 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2020
2020 - Nashville SC
24 matches · 2 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Nov 2019
Transfer: Chicago → Nashville
19/20 · Transfer
Jul 2019
2019 - Chicago Fire
33 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2018
Injury: unknown
5 games missed
Jul 2018
2018 - Chicago Fire
30 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
May 2018
Injury: unknown
4 games missed
Jul 2017
2017 - Chicago Fire
30 matches · 0 G · 4 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2017
Transfer: New York → Chicago
16/17 · Transfer · €400k
Aug 2016
Injury: unknown
6 games missed
Jul 2016
2016 - New York Red Bulls
31 matches · 3 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2015
2015 - New York Red Bulls
39 matches · 2 G · 7 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2014
14/15 - New York Red Bulls
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2014
2014 - New York Red Bulls
36 matches · 3 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2013
2013 - New York Red Bulls
34 matches · 4 G · 5 A · across 3 competitions
Apr 2013
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2012
2012 - New York Red Bulls
37 matches · 3 G · 4 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2011
2011 - D.C. United, New York Red Bulls
31 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jun 2011
Transfer: D.C. United → New York
10/11 · Transfer
Jan 2011
Transfer: Dallas → D.C. United
10/11 · Transfer
Jul 2010
2010 - FC Dallas
25 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2009
2009 - FC Dallas
28 matches · 3 G · 4 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2008
2008 - FC Dallas
18 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2007
07/08 - FC Dallas
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2007
2007 - FC Dallas
27 matches · 1 G · 7 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2006
2006 - FC Dallas
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2006
Transfer: Tar Heels → Dallas
05/06 · Draft
Aug 2005
Transfer: Ajax Orlando → Tar Heels
05/06 · Return from loan
May 2005
Transfer: Tar Heels → Ajax Orlando
04/05 · Loan
Aug 2004
Transfer: Ajax Orlando → Tar Heels
04/05 · Transfer
May 2004
Transfer: IMG Bradenton → Ajax Orlando
03/04 · Loan
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €1.75m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Des Moines Menace
0.0%
Atlanta United FC
0.0%
Nashville SC
22.3%
Chicago Fire
16.3%
New York Red Bulls
36.5%
D.C. United
0.0%
FC Dallas
25.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Menace | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlanta United FC | 1 | 2024 | 2024 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nashville SC | 4 | 2020 | 2023 | 121 | 3 | 10 | 3,908 |
| Chicago Fire | 3 | 2017 | 2019 | 93 | 1 | 8 | 2,850 |
| New York Red Bulls | 7 | 14/15 | 2016 | 198 | 15 | 21 | 6,399 |
| D.C. United | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FC Dallas | 6 | 07/08 | 2010 | 101 | 6 | 14 | 4,376 |
Career trajectory, goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US Open Cup | Des Moines Menace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Leagues Cup | Atlanta United FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MLS | Atlanta United FC | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Atlanta United FC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | US Open Cup | Atlanta United FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Leagues Cup | Nashville SC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MLS | Nashville SC | 27 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1,900 |
| 2023 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Nashville SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MLS | Nashville SC | 29 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Nashville SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | US Open Cup | Nashville SC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MLS | Nashville SC | 28 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Nashville SC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS | Nashville SC | 21 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1,678 |
| 2020 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Nashville SC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 330 |
| 2019 | Leagues Cup | Chicago Fire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MLS | Chicago Fire | 32 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2,850 |
| 2019 | US Open Cup | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MLS | Chicago Fire | 26 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | US Open Cup | Chicago Fire | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MLS | Chicago Fire | 28 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | US Open Cup | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 27 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 756 |
| 2016 | MLS Cup Playoffs | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | US Open Cup | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 32 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2,777 |
| 2015 | MLS Cup Playoffs | New York Red Bulls | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 2015 | US Open Cup | New York Red Bulls | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 31 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 887 |
| 2014 | MLS Cup Playoffs | New York Red Bulls | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 30 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 646 |
| 2013 | MLS Cup Playoffs | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | US Open Cup | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 33 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 973 |
| 2012 | MLS Cup Playoffs | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | US Open Cup | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | MLS | D.C. United | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | MLS Cup Playoffs | New York Red Bulls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MLS | FC Dallas | 21 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1,606 |
| 2010 | MLS Cup Playoffs | FC Dallas | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 387 |
| 2009 | MLS | FC Dallas | 28 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 780 |
| 2008 | MLS | FC Dallas | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | US Open Cup | FC Dallas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | MLS | FC Dallas | 25 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1,603 |
| 2007 | MLS Cup Playoffs | FC Dallas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | US Open Cup | FC Dallas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | MLS | FC Dallas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | CONCACAF CL | New York Red Bulls | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | North American SuperLiga | FC Dallas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04 | 2004-05-01 | IMG Bradenton | Ajax Orlando | Loan | 0 | - |
| 04/05 | 2004-08-01 | Ajax Orlando | Tar Heels | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 04/05 | 2005-05-01 | Tar Heels | Ajax Orlando | Loan | 0 | - |
| 05/06 | 2005-08-01 | Ajax Orlando | Tar Heels | Return from loan | 0 | - |
| 05/06 | 2006-01-01 | Tar Heels | Dallas | Draft | 0 | - |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Dallas | D.C. United | Transfer | 200000 | - |
| 10/11 | 2011-06-01 | D.C. United | New York | Transfer | 325000 | - |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-17 | New York | Chicago | Transfer | 1750000 | €400k |
| 19/20 | 2019-11-12 | Chicago | Nashville | Transfer | 1000000 | - |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-09 | Nashville | Atlanta | Transfer | 150000 | - |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-01 | Atlanta | Career break | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 24/25 | 2025-03-09 | Career break | Des Moines | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-01 | Des Moines | Retired | Transfer | 0 | - |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | Hamstring injury | 2013-04-25 | 2013-05-07 | 13 | 2 |
| 16/17 | Broken tibia | 2016-08-02 | 2016-08-31 | 30 | 6 |
| 17/18 | Muscle injury | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-06 | 24 | 4 |
| 18/19 | Muscle injury | 2018-07-13 | 2018-08-08 | 27 | 5 |
Current€100k
Peak€1.75m
Low-
Δ since start−€50k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | - |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €675k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €850k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.75m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.75m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.75m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.75m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.75m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.75m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €325k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #53846 | - | 1 | 0 | - | - | former national player |
| Team #35707 | - | 0 | 0 | - | - | former national player |
| Team #11946 | - | 5 | 0 | - | - | former national player |
| Team #3505 | - | 13 | 0 | - | - | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Muyl | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Willis | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Lovitz | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Hany Mukhtar | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Walker Zimmerman | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Randall Leal | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dave Romney | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Maher | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Davis | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 4 | 30 |
| 2012 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 3 | 33 |
| 2009 | MLS | FC Dallas | 3 | 28 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 7 | 32 |
| 2007 | MLS | FC Dallas | 7 | 25 |
| 2013 | MLS | New York Red Bulls | 4 | 30 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06 | 2005-08-01 | Ajax Orlando | Tar Heels | Return from loan | - | - |
| 04/05 | 2005-05-01 | Tar Heels | Ajax Orlando | Loan | - | - |
| 03/04 | 2004-05-01 | IMG Bradenton | Ajax Orlando | Loan | - | - |
Teams faced most often by Dax McCarty's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals, see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Revolution | 98 | 36 | 28 | 34 | 126 | 109 | +17 | 37% |
| D.C. United | 92 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 133 | 128 | +5 | 33% |
| Columbus Crew | 91 | 23 | 32 | 36 | 98 | 131 | -33 | 25% |
| Houston Dynamo | 86 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 119 | 117 | +2 | 31% |
| Colorado Rapids | 84 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 118 | 103 | +15 | 38% |
| Real Salt Lake | 83 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 113 | 92 | +21 | 42% |
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 82 | 33 | 17 | 32 | 118 | 116 | +2 | 40% |
| New York RB | 79 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 90 | 108 | -18 | 30% |
| Toronto FC | 72 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 107 | 97 | +10 | 39% |
| Seattle Sounders | 69 | 17 | 19 | 33 | 69 | 96 | -27 | 25% |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 69 | 17 | 31 | 21 | 87 | 92 | -5 | 25% |
| Philadelphia Union | 62 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 83 | 82 | +1 | 34% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | Senior debut season | |
| 2007 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 1,900 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 |
| 2022 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 2,008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.22 |
| 2019 | 33 | 2,850 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2018 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 31 | 756 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.48 |
| 2015 | 39 | 3,137 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 |
| 2014 | 36 | 887 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 |
| 2013 | 34 | 646 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.42 |
| 2012 | 37 | 973 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.55 |
| 2011 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 25 | 1,993 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2009 | 28 | 780 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
MLS
488 apps
22 G
49 A
MLS Cup Playoffs
35 apps
3 G
1 A
US Open Cup
25 apps
0 G
3 A
Leagues Cup
8 apps
0 G
2 A
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Frequently asked about Dax McCarty
Who is Dax McCarty?
Dax McCarty is an United professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for Retired.
How old is Dax McCarty?
Dax McCarty is 39 years old. He was born on April 30, 1987 in Winter Park, Florida.
What position does Dax McCarty play?
Dax McCarty plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does Dax McCarty play for?
Dax McCarty currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Dax McCarty scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Dax McCarty has scored 25 goals in 560 appearances.