Cody Mizell (born September 30, 1991) is an American professional

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player who plays as a

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for the

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club

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College career

Mizell attended

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, where he was first choice goalkeeper for all three seasons, winning numerous All-American and All-ACC awards as a Tiger. He was named an NCAA All-American and team Most Valuable Player as a true Freshman in 2010.

Professional career

Atlanta Silverbacks

On May 16, 2013, Mizell signed a professional contract with NASL club

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. Mizell made his professional debut against the

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shortly after joining the club. He went on to help Atlanta win the NASL Spring season title and a berth in the 2013 NASL Soccer Bowl.

Tampa Bay Rowdies

On March 27, 2014, Mizell signed a two-year contract with NASL club

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following a successful trial. He made his debut with the Rowdies on May 24, 2014 in a 3–2 win against rival side

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. After making five appearances for the Rowdies in 2014, Mizell and Tampa Bay exercised an option in his contract to terminate it to explore future club considerations.

Knattspyrnufélagið Fram

Mizell signed a contract with

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early in 2015. Mizell became an instant starter upon arrival at the historic club, and was named to Iceland's best eleven on May 22, 2015.

Charlotte Independence

Mizell was transferred to

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side

Charlotte Independence Charlotte Independence is an American soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina that plays in the USL League One, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid. The Independence currently play their home games at American Legion Memorial ...

on January 1, 2016. After a stellar year in 2017, Mizell was nominated for the USL Goalkeeper of the Year award at the end of the regular season.

Colorado Rapids

On March 2, 2017, Mizell was signed by the

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from the

. Mizell made an appearance on the bench in the season opener before being loaned to the Independence to start the 2017

season.

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Mizell began his second stint with the Rowdies on January 5, 2018.

New Mexico United

On November 6, 2018, New Mexico United announced Cody Mizell as one of the first six signed players in club history, under the guidance of Head Coach Troy Lesesne.

New York City FC

On March 4, 2021, Mizell was purchased by

club

for an undisclosed transfer fee, signing him through the 2022 season. He returned to New Mexico United on a short-term loan deal on April 15, 2022. After two appearances he returned to NYCFC.

International career

Mizell capped multiple times for the U.S. under-17 national team, making his debut against England U17 at the 35th Mondial Minimes International Tournament in Les Essarts, France. He continued with the youth national team system appearing for the U.S. Under-18 national team and the U.S. under-20 national team.

Career statistics

Honors

Atlanta Silverbacks *

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: 2013 Spring New York City FC *

Campeones Cup The Campeones Cup is an annual North American association football match contested between the winners of the previous MLS Cup from Major League Soccer and the winners of the Campeón de Campeones from Liga MX. The competition was established by ...

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Individual * Inkasso-Deildin Team of the Season:

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References

External links

Charlotte Independence bio

Clemson Tigers bio

U.S. soccer bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mizell, Cody 1991 births Living people People from Woodstock, Georgia Sportspeople from the Atlanta metropolitan area Soccer players from Georgia (U.S. state) American soccer players Association football goalkeepers Clemson Tigers men's soccer players Atlanta Silverbacks players Tampa Bay Rowdies players Knattspyrnufélagið Fram players Charlotte Independence players Colorado Rapids players New Mexico United players New York City FC players North American Soccer League players USL Championship players United States men's youth international soccer players American expatriate soccer players American expatriate sportspeople in Iceland Expatriate footballers in Iceland