Age, Biography and Wiki
Zach Thornton was born on 10 October, 1973 in Edgewood, Maryland, United States, is an American soccer player (born 1973). Discover Zach Thornton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?
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| Age |
50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
10 October, 1973 |
| Birthday |
10 October |
| Birthplace |
Edgewood, Maryland, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 50 years old group.
Zach Thornton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Zach Thornton height is 6ft 3in and Weight 104 kg.
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| Height |
6ft 3in |
| Weight |
104 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
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Zach Thornton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Zach Thornton worth at the age of 50 years old? Zach Thornton’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Zach Thornton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Zach Thornton Social Network
Timeline
Zach Thornton (born October 10, 1973) is an American former soccer player who is goalkeeping coach for Chicago Fire FC.
Thornton's first cap with the U.S. national team came in 1994 in a friendly against Jamaica.
A goalkeeper, he spent 16 seasons in Major League Soccer with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars (1996–97), Chicago Fire (1998–2006), Colorado Rapids (2007), New York Red Bulls (2008) and Chivas USA (2008–11).
He was the starting goalkeeper for the Fire when it won MLS Cup '98 in its inaugural year.
Thornton was selected in the 7th round (69th overall) by the New York/New Jersey MetroStars in the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft.
With then-former U.S. national keeper and local star Tony Meola entrenched in Metro nets, Thornton played only six games during his first two seasons in MLS.
Thornton wasn't able to translate his success in MLS to the international level, collecting only eight caps.
In 1997, he played a few games on loan with the North Jersey Imperials of the USISL, whose starting goalie was future Metro and U.S. national teamer Tim Howard.
The Chicago Fire took Thornton in the 1997 MLS Expansion Draft, and his career took off.
Beating out Mexican international Jorge Campos for the starting job, Zach lead the expansion Fire to that year's MLS Cup, and was named the league's Goalkeeper of the Year.
He spent six years with the Fire, an automatic starter throughout his time there, and frequently at the top of MLS goalkeeping charts.
He, Chris Armas, and C. J. Brown are the only three Fire players to be a part of all six of the club's domestic championships from 1998 through 2006.
The youngest of four siblings, Thornton began playing soccer at age five and lacrosse a year later.
His father Ernest, who had endured his share of injuries while playing football at Kentucky State College, had gently steered him away from the gridiron sport.
Thornton was a three-sport star in soccer, lacrosse and basketball at The John Carroll School.
He attended Essex Community College before completing his education at Loyola College in Maryland.
At Loyola, he played both soccer and lacrosse, the latter as a third-team All-American.
In 2004, Thornton signed a six-month contract with Portuguese club Benfica.
He didn't get a single first-team match with them, however, and re-signed with the Fire late in the MLS season.
Thornton did not get any playing time, as his former backup Henry Ring had taken hold of the position in Thornton's absence.
In 2005 Thornton reclaimed his spot in the Fire's net missing only a few matches due to injury.
Thornton was traded to Colorado Rapids on March 2, 2007, where he was a backup behind Bouna Coundoul during the 2007 season, before he was waived at the end of the year.
He was subsequently picked up by New York Red Bulls as the team's reserve goalkeeper for 2008 behind Jon Conway.
Thornton was traded to Chivas USA on August 2, 2008.
He and enjoyed an impressive first two seasons with the team, ultimately winning the 2009 Goalkeeper of the Year Award.
On December 22, 2009, Thornton received another call up to play a friendly against Honduras on January 23.
Thornton was injured during the 2011 season with Chivas USA and lost his starting role.
At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft.
Thornton was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.
Thornton returned to his alma mater as a part-time volunteer goalkeeping coach for the Loyola University Maryland men's soccer program on July 5, 2012.
He was named to a similar position on a full-time basis for both the men's and women's programs at Elizabethtown College just over six weeks later on August 20.
He was appointed Associate Head Coach with the Villanova University men's soccer program on January 17, 2013.
In 2015 Thornton was hired as Goalkeeping Coach for MLS franchise D.C. United.
Thornton was named goalkeeping coach for Houston Dynamo on January 13, 2022.
Thornton joined Chicago Fire FC as goalkeeping coach in December 2022.
He was named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference 40th Anniversary Men’s Soccer Team on September 1, 2020.
