Bobby Shuttleworth
FullnameRobert Shuttleworth
Birth dateMay 13, 1987 (age 39)
Birth placeTonawanda, New York, United States
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
PositionGoalkeeper
Collegeyears 12005
College 1Loyola Greyhounds
Collegeyears 22006–2008
College 2Buffalo Bulls
Collegecaps 235
Collegegoals 20
Years 12007
Clubs 1Albany Admirals
Caps 114
Goals 10
Years 22008
Clubs 2Kalamazoo Outrage
Caps 29
Goals 20
Years 32009
Clubs 3Buffalo City
Caps 36
Goals 30
Years 42009–2016
Clubs 4New England Revolution
Caps 4127
Goals 40
Years 52009
Clubs 5→ Western Mass Pioneers (loan)
Caps 56
Goals 50
Years 62017–2019
Clubs 6Minnesota United
Caps 658
Goals 60
Years 72019
Clubs 7→ Sacramento Republic (loan)
Caps 712
Goals 70
Years 82020–2021
Clubs 8Chicago Fire
Caps 840
Goals 80
Years 92022
Clubs 9Atlanta United
Caps 97
Goals 90
Totalcaps279
Totalgoals0
Club-updateMay 28, 2022
Manageryears 12010–2016
Managerclubs 1Bentley (assistant)
Manageryears 22022–2025
Managerclubs 2Florida State (assistant)
Manageryears 32026–
Managerclubs 3Texas A&M

Robert "Bobby" Shuttleworth (born May 13, 1987) is the current head coach of the women's soccer team at Texas A&M. He was an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for multiple teams in MLS and USL Championship.

Early life

Shuttleworth grew up in Buffalo, New York,[1] and while attending Nichols School he set the school record with 48 career shutouts. Among his other accolades were winning 2 New York State Private High School Championships as well as earning first-team All-Western New York, All-State and All-East region honors. He finished his high school career with a 20–2–1 record in his senior year.[2]

Career

College

Shuttleworth initially attended and played college soccer at Loyola College in Baltimore. Eventually, he transferred to the University at Buffalo where he played soccer with the Bulls. He finished with a 0.94 goals against average and an 8–2–2 record.[3]

During his college years he also played with Kalamazoo Outrage in the USL Premier Development League where he helped the Stu Riddle-led franchise to the elite 8 before succumbing to the eventual 2008 PDL champions Thunder Bay Chill.[4]

Professional

New England Revolution

Shuttleworth played briefly with Buffalo City in the National Premier Soccer League[5] before being signed as a free agent on June 18, 2009,[6] by New England Revolution after the Revs played against USL First Division team Austin Aztex in a pre-season match, with whom Shuttleworth was on trial.[citation needed] He signed a one-year deal with an option for another four years[2] and later spent a short time on loan with Western Mass Pioneers in the USL Second Division.[7][8]

He made his debut for the Revolution in a 3–0 loss against the New York Red Bulls in U.S. Open Cup qualifying on May 12, 2010.[9] He made his first appearance in MLS league play on May 29 vs New York Red Bulls,[8] coming on as a substitute after a serious injury to Preston Burpo.[10] He made his first start the following week, in a 3-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC on June 5.[8]

Shuttleworth earned his first MLS clean sheet on October 16 in a 1–0 win against visiting Sporting Kansas City.[11] In total Shuttleworth made six appearances (five starts) during the 2010 New England Revolution season.[6]

After recording seven starts in both the 2011 and 2012 Revolution MLS campaigns, Shuttleworth took over as the Revolution's starter in 2013, starting 22 league matches.[8] Shuttleworth set a club record by not allowing a goal in 395 consecutive minutes over a six-game span between May 11 and June 15.[12]

During the 2014 New England Revolution season Shuttleworth started all but two matches of the regular season campaign,[6] posting a career-high 94 saves.[8] On April 19, he made a double-save on a stoppage-time penalty kick attempt by Chicago Fire FC to preserve a 1-1 draw.[13] The effort earned him a nomination for MLS Save of the Week.[8] On August 23 Shuttleworth moved into second place all-time in saves and goalkeeping appearances for the Revolution during a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA.[8] He concluded the regular season as the club's leader in minutes played, with 2880.[6] 2014 would mark the first time Shuttleworth played in the MLS post season; recording a start on November 1 in a 4-2 win over the Columbus Crew, in which he made four saves.[8] Shuttleworth played all 120 minutes of the MLS Cup 2014 final, posting four saves in the Revolution's 2-1 defeat to the LA Galaxy.[14]

Shuttleworth earned five MLS Save of the Week nominations during the 2015 New England Revolution season, making 31 starts, and becoming the second goalkeeper in Revolution history to record 30 wins.[8] On September 19 against the Montreal Impact, Shuttleworth became the 2nd goalkeeper in Revolution history to record 100 starts.[15]

In the 2016 New England Revolution season, Shuttleworth surpassed 10,000 minutes-played for the Revolution, second only to Matt Reis in minutes played by a Revolution goalkeeper.[8] He was named "Santander Man of the Month" for March.[16] He won MLS Save of the Week honors for week four after stopping David Villa's shot in a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on March 16.[17] It was the first time a Revolution keeper had won the award since Matt Reis in 2012.[6]

Minnesota United

On February 15, 2017, Shuttleworth was traded to Minnesota United in exchange for Femi Hollinger-Janzen.[18] Shuttleworth came on late in United's home opener after an injury to starter John Alvbåge, and went on to start the team's next three games.[19] He tended goal for Minnesota United's first MLS point, a 2–2 draw against the Colorado Rapids, and first MLS win, a 4–2 victory over Real Salt Lake.[20][21]

On August 6, 2019, Shuttleworth was loaned to USL Championship side Sacramento Republic for the remainder of the season.[22]

Following his release by Minnesota at the end of the 2019 season, Shuttleworth joined Chicago Fire on January 30, 2020.[23] Following the 2021 season, Shuttleworth's contract with Chicago expired.[24]

On January 14, 2022, Shuttleworth joined Atlanta United on a one-year contract with a club option in 2023.[25]

On July 7, 2022, Shuttleworth announced his retirement from professional soccer.[26]

Coaching career

Shuttleworth has also coached in an assistant coach role at Bentley University.[27]

Beginning with the 2022 season, Shuttleworth is serving as an assistant coach with the Florida State University women's soccer team.[28]

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Albany Admirals2007USL PDL140———140
Kalamazoo Outrage2008USL PDL90———90
Buffalo City2009NPSL60———60
New England Revolution2009Major League Soccer00——0000
201060—1[a]0—70
201170———70
20127010——80
201323000—00230
2014320——5[b]0370
2015310——1[b]0320
201621010——220
Total12702010601360
Western Mass Pioneers (loan)2009USL 260———60
Minnesota United2017Major League Soccer330———330
201825020——270
20190000—0000
Total580200000600
Sacramento Republic (loan)2019USL Championship120——3[c]0150
Chicago Fire2020Major League Soccer170———170
Career total24904010902630
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in North American SuperLiga
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in USL Championship Playoffs

References

  1. ^ "#34 – Bobby Shuttleworth – GK". New England Revolution. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved September 26, 2009.
  2. ^ "Bobby Shuttleworth Signs in the MLS". Buffalo City FC. June 17, 2009. Archived from the original on June 25, 2009. Retrieved September 26, 2009.
  3. ^ "Revolution Signs GK Bobby Shuttleworth". oursportscentral.com. Our Sports Central. June 18, 2009. Retrieved September 26, 2009.
  4. ^ "2009 Kalamazoo Outrage roster". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. Archived from the original on June 10, 2011.
  5. ^ "Shuttleworth and Kallman Scratch and Claw for MNUFC". National Premier Soccer League. October 21, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  6. ^ "2024 Media Guide". Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  7. ^ The Republican Sports Desk (July 24, 2009). "Western Mass. Pioneers face tough road challenge". masslive. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  8. ^ "Bobby Shuttleworth". revolutionsoccer.net. March 20, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  9. ^ Lemieux, Jeff (May 12, 2010). "Red Bulls 3, Revs 0 (USOC)". revolutionsoccer.net. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  10. ^ "Revolution 3, Red Bulls 2". revolutionsoccer.net. May 28, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  11. ^ Lemieux, Jeff (October 17, 2010). "Revolution 1, Wizards 0". revolutionsoccer.net. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  12. ^ "Vancouver Whitecaps vs. New England Revolution". mlssoccer. June 13, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  13. ^ Dorfman, Daniel I. (April 20, 2014). "Bobby Shuttleworth preserves tie for Revolution". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  14. ^ "LA Galaxy 2-1 New England (Dec 7, 2014) Game Analysis". ESPN. October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  15. ^ "Final: Montreal Impact 3, New England Revolution 0". revolutionsoccer.net. September 20, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  16. ^ Lemieux, Jeff (April 5, 2016). "Teammates hail Shuttleworth: "We’ve got one of the top goalkeepers in the league"". revolutionsoccer.net. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  17. ^ Murray, Caitlin (April 1, 2016). "Bobby Shuttleworth earns Week 4 MLS Save of the Week honors". mlssoccer. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  18. ^ "Minnesota acquires Bobby Shuttleworth in trade with New England". mnufc.com. Minnesota United FC. February 15, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  19. ^ "Reeling Minnesota United without two of top three goalies". twincities.com. Pioneer Press. March 14, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  20. ^ "Boxscore Colorado Rapids Minnesota United March 18". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. March 18, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  21. ^ "Boxscore Minnesota United Real Salt Lake April 1". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. April 1, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  22. ^ "Shuttleworth Loaned to Sacramento Republic FC". mnufc.com. Minnesota United FC. August 6, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  23. ^ "Chicago Fire FC Acquires Goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth". chicagofirefc.com. Chicago Fire FC. January 30, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  24. ^ "Chicago Fire FC Announce 2021 Roster Decisions | Chicago Fire FC". chicagofirefc
  25. ^ "Atlanta United signs Bobby Shuttleworth as free agent | Atlanta United FC"
  26. ^ "Bobby Shuttleworth announces retirement | Atlanta United FC"
  27. ^ "Bobby Shuttleworth Bio". bentleyfalcons.com. Bentley University.
  28. ^ "Bobby Shuttleworth – Assistant Coach – Women's Soccer Coaches". Florida State University
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