name: Troy Perkins position: GK height: 6-2 weight:190 Birthdate: July 29, 1981 Hometown: Worthington, OH

Regular Season Stats

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

year	team	gp	gs	min	shts	svs	ga	gaa	pg	pa	w	l	t
Career		77	77	6,930	19	274	94	1.22	11	14	36	19	22

Most Recent Video Highlights

date	teams	video description
10/13/07	Fire @ United	Troy Perkins Halftime Interview
10/13/07	Fire @ United	Troy Perkins Shutout
08/19/06	Rapids @ United	Perkins Saves

MLS Experience

2007: After taking home top goalkeeping honors in 2006 as the Goalkeeper of the Year, Perkins put together another solid year between the pipes. He collected the most wins in MLS with a record of 16-6-7. His goals against average (1.10), saves (117), minutes played (2,610), save percentage (75.5) and shutouts (eight) were all among the top five in MLS. His streak of 362 minutes without allowing a goal (from 7/22 to 8/22) was the fourth longest in the League. He was named the August Player of the Month, after compiling a 5-0 record and 0.20 GAA. He also matched his career high with nine saves in D.C.'s 0-0 result with Chicago on 10/13.

2006: Perkins enjoyed a breakout year, quickly establishing himself as one of the finest goalkeepers in the League. Starting all but two matches of the 2006 season, Perkins was tied for the second-most minutes on the pitch (2,700). He led all MLS keepers in wins (15) and was among League leaders in goals-against-average (1.13) and shutouts (eight). Three of the season's longest shutout streaks belong to Perkins, as he held opposing teams scoreless for 338, 247 and 243 minutes during the year. Perkins received his first ever Player of the Week award for his performances against Chicago and Kansas City in Week 13, coming up with seven saves between the two games. His solid performances led him to be selected to his first MLS All-Star team, where he helped keep a clean sheet against England's Chelsea FC.

2005: In his second full season with United, Perkins made two League appearances (both starts), finishing with a 1-1 record and a 1.00 goals-against-average. Perkins led the reserve team to the inaugural championship by posting a 1.50 goals-against-average and 8-3 record, playing all but 61 minutes between the posts.

2004: Troy Perkins joined the Black-and-Red as an undrafted rookie and quickly became one of the unsung heroes of United's season. Perkins was originally signed to a developmental contract before earning a spot on the senior roster later in the year. He backstopped D.C. United to their first road win of the year with a clean sheet in only his second match of the season, a 1-0 win over New England on 5/29. He finished the campaign with three shutouts and a 1.63 goals-against average in 16 League appearances.

International

2007: Perkins was called into two U.S. Men's National Team camps in January, but did not see the field.

Premier Development League Experience

2002: Perkins backstopped the Cape Cod Crusaders (Premier Development League) to the club's first national championship, compiling a 16-4-2 record between the goal posts. His 0.87 goals-against average was the second lowest in the PDL for the 2002 season.

College

2003: Perkins completed his college career at the University of Evansville, where he played every minute of every match for the Purple Aces. Perkins allowed only 21 goals in 19 matches, compiling a 1.09 goals-against-average.

2002: Perkins earned All-Conference USA Second Team honors for the University of South Florida, racking up seven clean sheets during the 2002 campaign. He was also honored twice as the C-USA Defensive Player of the Week.

2001: Perkins was named to the All-Conference USA Third Team.

Honors

MLS Cup champion: 2004

MLS All-Star: 2006

Acquired

Signed as a developmental discovery player on 3/2/04.