Devon McTavish

Primary Position

Defender

8/28/2010 vs. Chivas USA

Minutes Played	0
Goals	0
Assists	0
Shots	0
Shots on Goal	0
Fouls Committed	0
Fouls Suffered	0

Games Played	13
Minutes Played	971
Goals	0
Assists	0
Fouls Committed	12
Fouls Suffered	7

Games Played	77
Minutes Played	5,715
Goals	1
Assists	4
Fouls Committed	75
Fouls Suffered	44

Age	26
Height	6'0"
Weight	170

Status	Senior
MLS	4
Joined	1/25/2006
From	Winchester, VA

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Devon McTavish

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Club's 2009 Humanitarian of the Year
Played every minute of club's 2009 U.S. Open campaign
Native of Winchester, VA

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Player's Bio

MLS Experience

2009: In 2009, Devon McTavish played in 11 games (five starts) in MLS play. The versatile defender/midfielder was a big part of the team’s Open Cup and Champions League campaigns, as he played every minute of the team’s five Open Cup games and six of eight Champions League matches. In all competitions, McTavish played in 23 games (16 starts) and collected an assist.

2008: In a season that saw a host of lineup changes from the previous year, McTavish was again one of the most versatile players on the squad. The third-year player began the year as a right midfielder and scored three goals in the team’s first two Champions’ Cup games. As injuries decimated the team, he was then used as a central back, defensive midfielder and right midfielder. He finished the League season with a goal and four assists in 26 games (25 starts). In all competitions, McTavish tallied four goals and five assists in 42 games (40 starts).

2007: After a rookie season that saw him play just 265 minutes, McTavish made giant strides during his second year. The Winchester, Virginia native made 22 appearances (20 starts) and totaled 1,825 minutes on the pitch as one of the most adaptable players on the team. Used primarily as a center back, McTavish also played at various times as an outside defender, defensive midfielder and outside winger. He was an important part of a defense that allowed just 34 goals in 30 games – third fewest in MLS.

2006: McTavish made five first-team appearances (three starts) in 2006, logging a total of 265 minutes on the pitch. He made his MLS debut on 6/21, coming on as a second-half sub in the team's 1-0 win over Chicago. He earned his first MLS start on 6/24 in United's 1-0 win over Kansas City. His time was limited when he had surgery to remove a portion of his meniscus on 7/27. McTavish also contributed to the reserve team, making eight appearances (seven starts), as the team put together a 6-5-1 record.

College Experience

2005: Following his senior season at West Virginia University, McTavish was named to the NSCAA All-Mid Atlantic Third Team. He was also a recipient of one of the 2006 Big East Male Scholar Athlete awards. He finished his career ranked third all-time in school history with 75 matches played as a Mountaineer.

2004: As a junior, McTavish played in 20 total games (19 starts). He scored two goals in WVU's 5-0 win against Mount St. Mary's, scored the game-winner against Villanova in WVU's 1-0 win and another game-winning goal against St. John's to give WVU its first berth into the Big East semi-finals.

2003: During his sophomore campaign, McTavish started 16 of the 17 matches he saw time in. He finished second on the team in scoring, recording five goals and two assists. He scored the game-winner against St. Francis and scored two goals against Pittsburgh.

2002: McTavish started in 14 of 15 games as a freshman.

Honors

Supporters’ Shield: 2006, 2007
U.S. Open Cup champion: 2008

Acquired

Selected in the fourth round (43rd overall) of the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft on 1/25/06.

Year	Club	Competition	GP	GS	MINS	G	A	SH	SOG	FC	FS	C
2010	D.C. United	League	13	11	971	0	0	2	1	12	7	0
2009	D.C. United	League	11	5	431	0	0	0	0	6	3	4
2008	D.C. United	League	26	25	2,223	1	4	11	5	29	17	6
2007	D.C. United	MLS Playoffs	2	1	121	0	0	1	0	3	1	1
2007	D.C. United	League	22	20	1,825	0	0	7	4	25	15	2
2006	D.C. United	MLS Playoffs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	D.C. United	League	5	3	265	0	0	1	1	3	2	0

Experiencia MLS

2009: En el 2009, McTavish jugó en 11 partidos (cinco como titular) durante la temporada regular. El versátil defensa/mediocampista fue esencial durante la campaña del equipo en la Copa Abierta y la Liga de Campeones, ya que jugó cada minuto de los cinco partidos de la Copa Abierta y seis de los ocho en la Liga de Campeones. En todas las competencias, McTavish jugó en 23 encuentros (16 como titular) y registró una asistencia.

2008: En una temporada en la cual hubo muchos cambios para comenzar, McTavish una vez más fue el jugador más versátil del equipo. Empezó la temporada como centrocampista derecho y marcó tres goles en los dos primeros partidos de la Copa de Campeones. Luego de que lesiones diezamaran el equipo, fue convertido en central, volante de contención y centrocampista derecho otra vez. Concluyó la temporada con un gol y cuatro asistencias en 26 partidos, 25 de ellos como titular. Entre todas las competiciones, McTavish marcó cuatro goles y dio cinco pases de gol en 42 partidos jugados, 40 de ellos como titular.

2007: Después de su temporada como novato en la cual jugó solo 265 minutos, McTavish dio grandes pasos durante su segundo año. El jugador local de Winchester, Virginia tuvo 22 presentaciones, 20 de ellas de titular, y jugó un total de 1,825 minutos como uno de los jugadores más versátiles del equipo. Principalmente central, también jugo en la posición de lateral, medioccampista defensivo y lateral. Fue una pieza importante de la defensa que permitió solo 34 goles en 30 partidos, el tercer mejor resultado en la MLS.

2006: Luego de ser seleccionado por United en el Draft Complimentario, McTavish jugó con el primer equipo cinco veces, siendo titular tres de ellas y sumando un total de 265 minutos en el campo. Debutó el 21 de junio, entrando en la segunda parte de la victoria de 1-0 sobre Chicago. Su primera titularidad vendría el 24 de ese mismo mes en la victoria del United sobre Kansas City por 1-0. Su tiempo se vio limitado luego de una operación en julio. McTavish también contribuyo al equipo de reserva, haciendo ocho presentaciones, siete de ellas de titular.

Experiencia UNIVERSITARIA

2005: Al concluir su última temporada en West Virginia University, McTavish fue nombrado NSCAA All-Mid Atlantic Third Team y Big East Male Scholar Athlete. Terminó su carrera universitaria tercero en partidos jugados (75) en la historia de la universidad.

2004: En su tercer año, McTavish jugó 20 partidos en total (19 como titular). Marcó dos goles en la victoria 5-0 sobre Mount St. Mary's y el tanto que clasificó a su equipo a las semifinales de la Conferencia Big East contr St. John’s.

2003: Durante su segunda temporada, McTavish fue titular 16 de los 17 partidos que jugó. Acabó segundo en el equipo en anotaciones, registrando cinco goles y dos asistencias.

2002: McTavish fue titular 14 de 15 partidos durante su temporada de novato.