name: Michael Parkhurst position: D height: 5-11 weight:155 Birthdate: January 24, 1984 Hometown: Cranston, RI

Regular Season Stats

full bio l year-by-year stats l video highlights

year	club	gp	gs	min	g	a	sht	sog	fc	fs	c	ej
2009	New England	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		115	115	10,297	1	1	5	1	32	61	3	0

Most Recent Video Highlights

date	teams	video description
11/08/07	Fire @ Revolution	Parkhurst's postgame interview
10/20/07	Revolution @ Toronto FC	Michael Parkhurst Halftime Interview
10/20/07	Revolution @ Toronto FC	Michael Parkhurst Goal

One of America's top defenders, Parkhurst is a rarity: an effective central defender who is also a skillful soccer player ... 2007 was truly a career year for Parkhurst, garnering MLS "Best XI" honors, winning both the MLS Defender of the Year and Fair Play awards and earning his first international caps with the U.S. senior national team … often wins the ball because of his ability to read the play before it unfolds ... possesses a keen sense of tactical understanding and is a heady defender who plays bigger than his physique … has remarkable passing touch for a back and possesses deceptive speed … the 2005 MLS Rookie of the Year and 2006 MLS U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year, Parkhurst devotes a great deal of time to appearances and community service initiatives … voted to the 2007 MLS All-Star Game as a "First XI" (top vote-getter) selection and his selection marked his second All-Star nod … grew up a fan of the Revs and attended the team's first ever home game at Foxboro Stadium in 1996.

MLS Experience

2007: An MLS Best XI honoree and the 2007 MLS Visa Defender of the Year. Also won the 2007 MLS Fair Play Award. Started all 25 games for which was available. Committed just five fouls during the regular-season and went the full season without being cautioned. Scored his first-career MLS goal - on his first-ever MLS shot - at Toronto on Oct. 20 - when he chipped Toronto keeper Kenny Stamatopoulos from behind the midfield line in first-half stoppage time. His goal was one of five finalists for MLS Sierra Mist Goal of the Year. When injuries struck the central midfield, Parkhurst played in the defensive midfield for several games: May 6 vs. Chicago, June 30 at Chivas USA and July 7 vs. Chivas USA. Missed the Revs' first three games with a dislocated left shoulder, suffered during one of the Revs' preseason trips, and also missed two Revs games because of National Team duty. Voted to the MLS All-Star Game "First XI" as one of the top vote-getting defenders, and started against Scottish powerhouse Celtic FC, playing 83 minutes in MLS' 2-0 victory. Started and played all 90 minutes in each of the Revs' four postseason games on their way to a third-straight appearance in the MLS Cup title game. Anchored the Revs' defense, which allowed just two goals in the postseason and posted three straight shutouts to begin the playoffs.

2006: Anchored MLS' best defense that allowed just 35 goals in 32 games for a club record 1.09 goals against average. Honored as MLS' U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year for his exemplary community involvement. After missing the first two games of the season, played every minute of the remaining 30 regular-season games and all four postseason contests. Was voted to Soccer America's 2006 MLS Cup Playoffs Best XI as the Revs had a team GAA of 0.64 in their four-game run.

2005: Won MLS Gatorade Rookie of the Year award. Parkhurst played every minute of every Revolution MLS regular-season game (2880) in 2005, making him one of only five MLS players to do so that year. Committed just six fouls in the course of the entire regular season.

College

One of the best defenders in the nation while at Wake Forest … a two-time NSCAA Second-Team All-America performer (2003 and 2004) and a 2004 Soccer America first-team performer … a two-time NSCAA All-South Region honoree and a three-time All-ACC selection … voted ACC Defender of the Year as a junior … started every game in which he appeared in his three seasons at Wake Forest (62 games) ... scored one goal and added two assists as a collegian, all in his junior season … was a two-time team MVP.

International

Has two caps for the U.S. National Team as of January 1, 2008 … made his international debut at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, making starts against Trinidad & Tobago and El Salvador … played in the El Salvador match at Gillette Stadium in the team's final game of Group B play … before making his international debut in 2007, Parkhurst was twice called into camp for the full U.S. Men's National Team but declined the invitations: early in 2005 by Bruce Arena, and then again in 2006 under then-interim head coach Bob Bradley … was a member of U.S. Under-17 team while at IMG Soccer Academy.

Quick Kicks

Married his wife, Sam, during the off-season … is the son of Michael and Marian Parkhurst … his sister, Molly, was a captain for University of Rhode Island's women's soccer team ... was in the stands for the first ever New England Revolution game at Foxboro Stadium ... was on the Dean's List every semester at Wake Forest and is currently finishing his degree via online classes during the season ... played his club soccer in Rhode Island with Bayside United before going on to attend the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, Fla., at the age of 14 ... holds U.S. and Rep. of Ireland citizenship … attended the 2001 adidas Elite Soccer Program and was a member of the Generation adidas Class of 2005.