Harry Swartz (born 1996)

Soccer player

What is Harry Swartz (born 1996) known for?

Born on March 19, 1996, Harry Swartz is a notable alumnus from Needham High School in Needham, Massachusetts. He built an exceptional soccer career as a professional player in the American league. Known for his versatility, Harry filled the positions of a full back, forward, and predominantly, a midfielder. His career statistics include playing for several teams and securing significant achievements.

During his high school years, he broke the school record for most points as a sophomore and became a 2011 Bay State League First Team pick. He also represented his country, bringing home a silver medal from the 2012 Pan American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2013, Harry was rated among the top 150 high school seniors by College Soccer News.

Harry's prowess on the field took him to Northeastern University where he played college soccer from 2014 to 2018. During this period, he had 71 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 5 assists. He also had notable stints with USL PDL sides Ocean City Nor'easters, Boston Bolts, and Brazos Valley Cavalry.

Harry's professional journey saw him playing in the USL Championship for the Hartford Athletic and New Mexico United. In 2019, Swartz signed for Hartford Athletic, and was named team MVP for the very same season. Following his success, he was signed by New Mexico United in 2021. He had an impressive record with these teams, showing his skill and talent on the field. As of October 22, 2023, he has played in a total of 70 matches and scored 12 goals in the New Mexico United team.

Harry’s journey is proof that a small town boy can indeed make a big mark on the field of professional soccer. For more information about his career, please refer to his profile on the Northeastern University Athletics website.