SAN JOSE, Calif. –  The San Jose Earthquakes’ MLS NEXT Pro team, The Town FC, has signed goalkeeper David Sweeney for the remainder of the 2024 season.

“David is a player that has been on our radar for a while now with him being at San Jose State,” said Earthquakes technical director John Wolyniec. “We are very happy to have his abilities in goal and his character in the locker room as he starts his professional career with us.”

Sweeney, 22, will be available for the team’s home match Sunday against Sporting KC II. A native of Morgan Hill, Calif., he earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors as a senior, leading the WAC in shutouts (eight) and save percentage (.771). 

After college, Sweeney played with Monterey Bay FC 2 in USL League Two for head coach and Earthquakes legend Ramiro Corrales, who led them to the NorCal Division title in 2023.

David Sweeney
Position: Goalkeeper
Age: 23 (April 5, 2001)
Height: 6-0
Weight: 183 lbs.
Hometown: Morgan Hill, Calif.
College: San Jose State University
Citizenship: USA

Transaction: The Town FC (MLS NEXT Pro) – The Town FC signs GK David Sweeney to an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the remainder of the 2024 season.