James McCarthy (American)

James McCarthy (born 24 March 1991 in New Jersey) is an American soccer player currently playing for A.C. St. Louis.

Career

McCarthy a native of Demarest, New Jersey began his career 2005 on youthside for Manchester United F.C. and turned in summer 2006 back to the United States who signed an development contract for IMG Soccer Academy.

References

James McCarthy, aka JMac, an 18-year old native of Demarest, NJ has signed to play with AC-St Louis in the inaugural season of the NASL. JMac, was a standout player at IMG's U18 Premier Development Academy for Coach Tom Durkin. JMac was First Team All Bergen county player and MVP All-League during his playing career for local legend Bill Jaegar at Tenafly HS in NJ. Jmac prepared his professional soccer campaign by training with Essex Soccer Academy for five years in South Orange, NJ under the rigorous training of his trainer/mentor Paul Newman. -2007 Professional trial Scunthorpe United FC – Championship league -2007 Futbol Club Copa UI6 -2007 Manchester United Soccer School England -2006 Futbol Club Copa UI5 -2006 Manchester United Soccer School Best Player award U15 England Player Position James is a versatile player. Best position is on the right wing upfront or in the midfield in 4-4-2 scheme. He can also play forward. Current Club AC St-Louis Previous Club IMG Academy, U-18 Strengths great vision and technique, extremely fast (40 meters: 4.37"), excellent passing skills, powerful and precise shot on goal, constantly defend when not with the ball, never gives up, great work ethic.