Jake McGuire
Birth dateSeptember 3, 1994 (age 32)
Birth placePomona, California, United States
Height1.90 m
PositionGoalkeeper
CurrentclubSporting JAX
Clubnumber1
Youthyears 12011–2012
Youthclubs 1Chivas USA
Collegeyears 12013–2016
College 1Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Collegecaps 167
Collegegoals 10
Years 12014
Clubs 1OC Pateadores Blues
Caps 110
Goals 10
Years 22016
Clubs 2Portland Timbers U23s
Caps 21
Goals 20
Years 32017–2018
Clubs 3Philadelphia Union
Caps 30
Goals 30
Years 42017–2018
Clubs 4→ Bethlehem Steel (loan)
Caps 446
Goals 40
Years 52019
Clubs 5Gefle
Caps 530
Goals 50
Years 62020
Clubs 6Örebro
Caps 60
Goals 60
Years 72021
Clubs 7North Carolina FC
Caps 721
Goals 70
Years 82022–2023
Clubs 8Miami FC
Caps 823
Goals 80
Years 92024–25
Clubs 9North Carolina FC
Caps 947
Goals 90
Years 102026–
Clubs 10Sporting JAX
Caps 10–
Goals 10–
Club-updateOctober 26, 2025

Jake McGuire (born September 3, 1994) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Sporting JAX in USL Championship.

Early life and education

McGuire played in the youth ranks of Major League Soccer side Chivas USA.[1] He also trained with the Chivas USA first team.[2]

McGuire played college soccer for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. As a senior, he was named to the NSCAA Third-Team All-East Region and the American Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team.[3] While at the University of Tulsa between 2013 and 2016, he started all four years, made 67 appearances, and concluded his career ranked first in career shutouts, minutes played, and games played.[4] He tallied 17 shutouts (school record).[5][6] He was on the All-Academic Team from 2014 to 2017.[7] While at college, McGuire also appeared for Premier Development League sides OC Pateadores Blues and Portland Timbers U23s.[8]

Club career

Professional

On January 13, 2017, McGuire was selected 30th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo.[9] While with Houston during the 2017 preseason, McGuire started a scrimmage against the Colorado Rapids (February 25), helping keep a clean sheet over 65 minutes of play. He also appeared in a friendly for Rio Grande Valley FC against the Dynamo in an intra-squad scrimmage (February 7).[10] McGuire signed with Philadelphia Union on March 10, 2017, after his rights were waived by Houston.[10]

Philadelphia Union

McGuire never played a league match with the Union. Throughout his career with the Union, he was listed as a substitute on 14 occasions but did not see any minutes on the pitch. However, he was in the starting lineup for a club friendly on July 15, 2017, against Swansea City.[11]

Bethlehem Steel

McGuire made his professional debut on April 9, 2017, while on loan with the Union's United Soccer League affiliate Bethlehem Steel. McGuire played 90 minutes in a 2–0 win over FC Cincinnati.[12] He established himself as the starting goalkeeper during his tenure with the Bethlehem Steel. He currently holds the club's record for career Saves, Shutouts, Wins, Minutes, and Games Played.[13]

Gefle IF

On January 21, 2019, McGuire signed with Gefle IF as a free transfer competing in Division 1 Norra. He has appeared in 30 games collecting 7 clean sheets.

Örebro SK

After a successful season at Gefle IF in 2019, McGuire was offered a contract with Allsvenskan side, Örebro SK, for the 2020 season.[14]

North Carolina FC

In March 2021, McGuire joined North Carolina FC in USL League One.[15]

Miami FC

On January 26, 2022, McGuire joined USL Championship side Miami FC.[16]

North Carolina FC

McGuire returned to North Carolina FC on in December 2023, ahead of the club's return to the USL Championship.[17]

Sporting JAX

On January 22, 2026, USL Championship expansion club Sporting Club Jacksonville, commonly known as Sporting JAX, announced McGuire had joined their inaugural roster.[18]

International career

McGuire was a member of the United States under-17 national team with its residency program from 2010 to 2011 in Bradenton, FL.[19][20] McGuire was a member of the United States under-20 national team in 2012.[19]

References

  1. ^ "LA Galaxy U-18 Get 1-1 Draw vs Chivas USA U-18". LA Galaxy.
  2. ^ "Jake trains with MLS first team". angelsonparade.com. July 10, 2014. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "Four things to know about Jake McGuire". Philadelphia Union. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  4. ^ "Jake McGuire – 2016"
  5. ^ "University of Tulsa Athletics". tulsahurricane.com. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
  6. ^ "Jake McGuire – Men's Soccer". University of Tulsa Athletics
  7. ^ "(PDF)". University of Tulsa Athletics
  8. ^ "Jake McGuire". USL PDL. Archived from the original on April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  9. ^ "WATCH: Jake McGuire selected with 30th pick of 2017 MLS SuperDraft". Houston Dynamo. Archived from the original on April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  10. ^ "Philadelphia Union Sign Goalkeeper Jake McGuire". Philadelphia Union. March 10, 2017.
  11. ^ "REPLAY: Union vs. Swansea City AFC". Philadelphia Union. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  12. ^ "Bethlehem Steel FC vs FC Cincinnati". www.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  13. ^ "Union II All-time Individual Records". Philadelphia Union. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  14. ^ "JAKE MCGUIRE READY FOR ÖSK FOTBOLL". www.oskfotboll.se/. September 9, 2023.
  15. ^ "SHERMAINE MARTINA AND JAKE MCGUIRE JOIN 2021 NCFC ROSTER". North Carolina FC. March 17, 2021.
  16. ^ "Goalkeeper Jake McGuire Joins Miami FC". Miami FC. January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  17. ^ "NCFC signs goalkeeper Jake McGuire". NorthCarolinaFC.com. North Carolina FC. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  18. ^ Sporting JAX Staff (22 January 2026). "Sporting JAX Adds Three Former Teammates". SportingJAX.com. Sporting Club Jacksonville. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  19. ^ "Jake McGuire". www.ussoccer.com[dead link]
  20. ^ "Residency Program - U.S. Soccer". March 25, 2014. Archived from the original on March 25, 2014.