Youth and college McAthy played high school
soccer for
Huntington Beach High School in
Southern California. He set school records for career goals at 41, career assists at 28, and assists in one season. He was also recognized as a "Scholar with Distinction" upon graduation from HBHS. His prowess on the field and in the classroom led to being recruited to the
University of California, Santa Barbara to play
college soccer on scholarship by coach
Tim Vom Steeg. With the
UCSB Gauchos, he played for 4 years, eventually leading the team to the
2004 Division I Men's College Cup where the Gauchos fell in
penalties in the championship game to
Indiana University. He was named the 2004 College Cup's Most Outstanding Offensive Player for the tournament. While at university, McAthy played for two different
PDL teams to gain experience and keep fitness throughout the summer. In 2003, he appeared in 9 games and scored 2 goals for
Orange County Blue Star alongside UCSB teammate
Dan Kennedy. The next season, he played for
Cape Cod Crusaders and scored 5 goals with 2 assists in 9 games.
Professional Upon graduating from UCSB, McAthy was drafted by the
Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2nd Round, 19th Overall, of the
2005 MLS Supplemental Draft. McAthy elected not to join up with the Galaxy and was drafted by the
Puerto Rico Islanders in the 1st Round, 1st Overall, of the 2005 USL First Division College Draft. McAthy joined the Puerto Rico Islanders and played the 2005 season with them, scoring once in 23 games. He then signed with
Portland Timbers the next season. McAthy appeared in 14 games without scoring a goal and was released at the end of the season. == References ==