Mike Fucito

2 Forward

  • Height / Weight: 5-9 / 165
  • Age: 27 (03/29/1986)
  • Pronunciation: few-SEE-toe
  • Experience: Rookie
  • Hometown: Westford, Massachusetts
  • How Acquired: Selected in the fourth round (46th overall) of the MLS SuperDraft on January 15, 2009
  • Previous Clubs: Harvard
  • Scored six goals in 28 appearances in all competitions in 2011
  • Became the sixth player in MLS history whose first goal was a game-winner in stoppage time
  • Led Ivy League in total points and second team All-America as senior in 2008 and finished No. 4 on Crimson’s career scoring list
  • Coach Sigi Schmid: “Mike’s a powerful player with an excellent shot.”
MLS Experience
2011: Established himself as a starter at forward, making 19 appearances and 13 starts. Made first MLS start vs. DAL (5/25). Recorded first career MLS assist on late-winner at KC (8/6). Scored goal and assisted another in team’s record-breaking 6-2 win vs CLB (8/27). Named U.S. Open Cup Player of the Round after scoring two goals vs. Kitsap (6/28). Scored two goals, including game-winner, in 4-1 CCL win vs. Comunicaciones (8/16). Six goals and three assists in 28 appearances and 17 starts across all competitions.

2010: Scored 4 goals in 9 appearances in all-competitions. Scored in his first professional start (at Monterrey, CCL round 4 on 9/22) and recorded a brace against Marathon (9/29). Returned to full training on August 10 after being placed on the club's Disabled List (7/7) due to a right knee contusion suffered against Kansas City (4/17). His first goal was a game-winner in stoppage time vs. Kansas City (4/17). Made his MLS debut in season opener, playing 14 minutes as a reserve vs. Philadelphia (3/25).

2009: Placed on disabled list with sesamoiditis in right foot immediately after signing on 7/3. Did not see action in 2009 for Seattle. Played as a reserve in friendlies vs. Chelsea FC (7/18) and FC Barcelona (8/5).

College
Completed his four-year career ranked No. 4 at Harvard in both career goals (32) and assists (24). Started 51 of 69 games in career. As a senior was team captain and named to NSCAA All-America second team, NSCAA All-Northeast Region first team, All-Ivy League first team selection, and Academic All-Ivy. Led Harvard to second round of 2008 NCAA tournament. As a junior was named to NSCAA All-America second-team, NSCAA All-Northeast Region first team, first team All-Ivy League performer, Academic All-Ivy League, and Academic All-District first team. As a redshirt sophomore, earned NSCAA All-Northeast Region first team, All-Ivy League first team and named team MVP. As a freshman, was named Ivy League Rookie of the Year after scoring nine points on three goals and three assists during the season.

High School/Club
Team captain and led Brooks School to first undefeated/untied season in league history in 2003. New England Prep ‘A’ Champion, All-New England, All-State (Mass.) and All- League. Led league in assists and finished third in league scoring. Played club with FC Greater Boston Bolts, U-18 Region 1 Champions (2004). MVP of State Finals. Part of teams that won Region 1 Premier League Championship (2003), Disney Showcase Championship (2002, 2003), and Massachusetts state championship (2000-04).

Personal
Son of Bill Fucito and Susan Cook. One older brother, Scott. Psychology major at Harvard. Wrestled varsity for three seasons in high school and played junior varsity ice hockey. Avid golfer and enjoys snowboarding and crosswords.

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