Kevin Hartman

Kevin Hartman
Hartman with FC Dallas in 2011
Personal information
Full name Kevin Eugene Hartman
Date of birth (1974-05-25) May 25, 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Athens, Ohio, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
LA Galaxy (goalkeeper coach)
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1993 Cal State Dominguez Hills
1994–1996 UCLA Bruins
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2006 Los Angeles Galaxy 243 (0)
2007–2009 Kansas City Wizards 90 (0)
2010–2012 FC Dallas 83 (0)
2013 New York Red Bulls 0 (0)
Total 416 (0)
International career
1999–2006 United States 5 (0)
Managerial career
2020–2021 LA Galaxy (academy director)
2021– LA Galaxy (goalkeeping)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kevin Eugene Hartman (born May 25, 1974) is an American former soccer player who played 17 seasons in Major League Soccer, being on the field for a record 37,260 minutes.[1] Nicknamed El Gato (Spanish for "the cat") because of his agility, reflexes, physical qualities, and shot-stopping ability,[2][3][4] Hartman has more saves than any other goalkeeper in MLS history,[5] and was the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 1999.[6] Considered to be one of the greatest and most successful goalkeepers in MLS history,[2][7] he was also known for his longevity.[3]

  1. ^ "Statistics". Major League Soccer. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. ^ a b Salas, Juan Carlos (February 23, 2020). "Who Are the All-Time MLS Best XI?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Salazar, Jo-Ryan (February 9, 2011). "Football Greats: Ranking the Top 25 MLS Players of All-Time". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  4. ^ Jones, Grahame L. (April 4, 1998). "Galaxy's New Fickle Drama Starring Two Former Bruins". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference MLS all-time leader in saves was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference Hartman retiring was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "MLS veteran goalkeeper Kevin Hartman announces retirement after decorated 17-year career". MLS Soccer. November 21, 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2020.