Evan Alexander Newton (born April 1, 1988) is an American former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
College and amateur
Newton played college soccer at Old Dominion University. He started all 17 games his freshman year and finished with a. 97 GAA, 52 saves, and 10 shutouts. In his sophomore year in 2007, he started every single game again and finished 2nd in CAA with a .67 GAA. In 2008, he was a preseason All-CAA selection, but due to an injury, he redshirted his junior year. In 2009, he led CAA with 9 shutouts and was fourth in save percentage. In his senior year, he set school records at Old Dominion in saves and shutouts with 254 saves and 36 shutouts.
During his college years, Newton also played for the Bradenton Academics and the Hampton Roads Piranhas in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
On January 18, 2011, Newton was selected in the first round (7th overall) of the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft by the Houston Dynamo.[1] He was signed to a contract a month later.[2]
On May 5, Newton was loaned to FC Tampa Bay of the North American Soccer League,[3] following a season-ending knee injury suffered by Tampa's first-choice goalkeeper Daryl Sattler. Newton returned to Houston at the end of the 2011 NASL season.[citation needed]
Newton was waived by Houston on November 23, 2011.[4]
Newton signed with San Jose Earthquakes on March 9, 2012. On July 28 of that year he played 45 minutes in a friendly against Swansea City.[5]
On April 9, 2014 Newton signed with USL Pro club Arizona United.[6]
On March 4, 2015 Newton signed with Oklahoma City Energy FC.[7]
After spending two seasons with Sacramento Republic FC, Newton signed with FC Cincinnati on January 5, 2018.[8]
Newton joined USL side Indy Eleven on January 8, 2019.[9] Shortly after signing a new contract with Indy Eleven, Newton moved on a short-term loan to MLS side New York City FC ahead of their CONCACAF Champions League fixtures.[10]
On January 29, 2021, Newton transferred to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[11] On January 25, 2022, Newton was loaned to USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC for the 2022 season.[12] He played 34 matches and kept 8 clean sheets.
Newton retired from professional soccer after the 2022 season.[13]
References
- ^ "Dynamo select two in Supplemental Draft". Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ "Dynamo Sign Goalkeeper Evan Newton". February 14, 2011.
- ^ "FC Tampa Bay Adds Goalkeeper Newton". Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
- ^ Prince-Wright, Joe (November 23, 2011). "Players waived as teams begin to shape rosters for 2012". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on November 26, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ Earthquakes Media Relations (March 9, 2012). "Quakes sign GK Newton, D Suggs | San Jose Earthquakes". Sjearthquakes.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "Energy FC Adds Newton to Squad - United Soccer League". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Kimura, Fumi (January 5, 2018). "FCC Adds Newton To Goalkeeping Ranks". FC Cincinnati.
- ^ "INDY ELEVEN SIGN FC CINCINNATI GOALKEEPER EVAN NEWTON". www.indyeleven.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Indy's Newton Joins New York City FC on Short-Term Loan". December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Vancouver Whitecaps FC acquire experienced goalkeeper Evan Newton from Indy Eleven". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Whitecaps FC loan goalkeeper Evan Newton to el Paso Locomotive FC | Vancouver Whitecaps".
- ^ "Evan Newton @fignewts". Instagram. Retrieved June 17, 2023.