Chris Toth
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Zoltan Toth | ||
| Date of birth | August 4, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | San Diego, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tacoma Stars | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fallbrook High School | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2018 | San Diego Sockers | 89 | (1,157 saves) |
| 2018–2020 | Ontario Fury | 61 | (746 saves) |
| 2022-2023 | Empire Strykers | 22 | (301 saves) |
| 2020– | Tacoma Stars | 28 | (361 saves) |
| International career | |||
| 2013– | United States (beach soccer) | 103 | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Christopher Zoltan Toth (born August 4, 1989) is an American beach and indoor soccer goalkeeper. He has played for the United States beach soccer team since 2013, appearing in over 100 matches and three FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups (2013, 2019, 2021, 2024). He currently plays for the Tacoma Stars in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), where he is the league's all-time leader in saves and a five-time Goalkeeper of the Year.
Early life
[edit]Christopher Zoltan Toth was born on August 4, 1989, in San Diego, California. He was diagnosed at birth with transposition of the great arteries, a congenital heart defect requiring two surgeries, one as an infant and another during high school, to correct reversed pulmonary and aortic arteries.[1] Despite medical advice against sports, Toth pursued soccer, inspired by his family’s goalkeeping legacy. His grandfather, Gyorgy Toth, played for Hungary alongside Ferenc Puskás, his father, Zoltan Toth, was a hall-of-fame indoor goalkeeper for the San Diego Sockers, and his grandmother was a handball goalkeeper. Toth attended Fallbrook High School, earning all-county honors as a junior and senior and selection to the North County All-Stars in his senior year.[1]
Career
[edit]Beach soccer
[edit]Toth debuted for the United States men's national beach soccer team in 2013 at the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti, where he made significant saves in a 5–3 extra-time loss to host Tahiti, describing it as his career highlight.[2] In the 2024 World Cup in Dubai, Toth captained the U.S. team, made 18 saves, and scored a goal against the UAE, though the team failed to advance from the group stage. He also competed in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship (2013,[2] 2015,[3] 2017,[4] 2019[5]), winning Golden Gloves awards for best goalkeeper in multiple tournaments, including 2013, and scored in a 7–3 quarterfinal win over Jamaica in 2015.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12] He has earned over 100 caps, including appearances in the 2013, 2019, 2021, and 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups.[13]
Indoor soccer
[edit]Toth began his professional indoor soccer career with the San Diego Sockers in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) in 2008, playing alongside his father, Zoltan, who coached his development.[14][15] He won three MASL championships with the Sockers and was named to the All-PASL Honorable Mention in 2013–14 after posting a 12–3 record and a .735 save percentage.[15] In 2018, Toth joined the Ontario Fury, seeking more starting opportunities, and won MASL Player of the Week honors in 2020 after a 7–3 victory over the Milwaukee Wave. Since 2020, he has played for the Tacoma Stars, earning his fourth MASL Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2024 with 15 wins in 21 starts and 276 saves.[16] Toth earned his fifth Goalkeeper of the year in 2025.[17] Toth holds the MASL all-time saves record with 2,150, surpassing Danny Waltman in 2023. He has also scored goals and recorded assists, showcasing his versatility as a goalkeeper.[18][19][20][21]
In 2011, Toth trained with Hungarian clubs Újpest FC, Egri FC, and Győr ETO FC.[22]
Coaching
[edit]He provides goalkeeping training for youth clubs, including Cardiff Sockers and Rancho Santa Fe, mentoring young players.[22]
Statistics
[edit]MASL and PASL goalkeeping statistics.
[edit]| Year | League | Team | GP | min | W | L | GA | GAA | Shots Faced | Saves | CS | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | PASL | San Diego Sockers | 3 | 180:35 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 6.00 | 53 | 35 | 0 | .660 |
| 2011–12 | PASL | San Diego Sockers | 8 | 371:00 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 3.23 | 113 | 93 | 0 | .823 |
| 2012–13 | PASL | San Diego Sockers | 7 | 390:00 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 3.85 | 111 | 86 | 0 | .775 |
| 2013–14 | PASL | San Diego Sockers | 15 | 908:23 | 12 | 3 | 74 | 4.89 | 279 | 205 | 0 | .735 |
| 2014–15 | MASL | San Diego Sockers | 15 | 891:25 | 12 | 3 | 68 | 4.58 | 249 | 181 | 0 | .727 |
| 2015–16 | MASL | San Diego Sockers | 18 | 1066:28 | 11 | 7 | 101 | 5.68 | 348 | 247 | 0 | .710 |
| 2016–17 | MASL | San Diego Sockers | 11 | 656:00 | 9 | 2 | 40 | 3.66 | 216 | 176 | 0 | .815 |
| 2017–18 | MASL | San Diego Sockers | 12 | 711:00 | 10 | 2 | 45 | 3.80 | 179 | 134 | 1 | .749 |
| 2018–19 | MASL | Ontario Fury | 24 | 1487:00 | 11 | 13 | 116 | 4.68 | 420 | 304 | 0 | .724 |
| 2019–20 | MASL | Ontario Fury | 18 | 1037:00 | 11 | 7 | 82 | 4.74 | 314 | 232 | 1 | .739 |
| 2020–21 | MASL | Tacoma Stars | 7 | 387:00 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 5.27 | 119 | 85 | 0 | .714 |
| 2021–22 | MASL | Ontario Fury | 19 | 905:00 | 6 | 8 | 79 | 5.24 | 289 | 210 | 0 | .727 |
| 2022–23 | MASL | Empire Strykers | 22 | 1263:00 | 12 | 9 | 106 | 5.04 | 407 | 301 | 0 | .740 |
| 2023–24 | MASL | Tacoma Stars | 21 | 1218:00 | 15 | 4 | 114 | 5.62 | 390 | 276 | 0 | .708 |
| 2024–25* | MASL | Tacoma Stars | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 279 | .752 | |
| Career | 200 | 11,472 | 127 | 61 | 922 | ~4.82 | 3,487 | 2,565 | 2 | .736 |
*Statistical update needed for the 2024–2025 season
MASL and PASL scoring statistics.
[edit]| Year | League | Team | GP | GS | G | A | Pts | PIM | FC | Shts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | PASL | San Diego Sockers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | PASL | San Diego Sockers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | PASL | San Diego Sockers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | PASL | San Diego Sockers | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | MASL | San Diego Sockers | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015–16 | MASL | San Diego Sockers | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | MASL | San Diego Sockers | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017–18 | MASL | San Diego Sockers | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | MASL | Ontario Fury | 24 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | MASL | Ontario Fury | 18 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | MASL | Tacoma Stars | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | MASL | Ontario Fury | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0:00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | MASL | Empire Strykers | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0:00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | MASL | Tacoma Stars | 21 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 200 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 29 | 31 | 3 | 1 |
- Total Appearances: 200
- Total Saves: 2,565
Beach Soccer
[edit]| Competition | Tournament | Games | Goals | Assists | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach WC | Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Beach WC | Beach Soccer World Cup 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ? |
| Beach WC | Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ? |
| Mundialito | Mundialito Praia 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ? |
| Beach WC | Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Personal life
[edit]Toth resides in San Marcos, California, and is known for his dedication to training, often arriving first and leaving last at practice. His father, Zoltan Toth, has been his primary goalkeeping coach.[1] Toth was born with a congenital heart defect, he underwent two surgeries to correct the condition, enabling his professional career.[24]
Honors
[edit]Beach soccer
[edit]- CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship Golden Gloves: 2013.[25]
Indoor soccer
[edit]- MASL All-Time Saves Leader: Surpassed the previous record with his 1,934th save on December 30, 2023.[26]
- MASL Goalkeeper of the Year: Five-time recipient (2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2023–24, 2024–2025), the only player to win with three different teams.[27][28]
- MASL Championship: 3 times (with San Diego Sockers).
- All-PASL: 2013–14.
- MASL: Elite 6 team [29]
References
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- ^ "Get to Know the U.S. Beach Men's National Team". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "U.S. Beach Soccer MNT Head Coach Francis Farberoff Names Roster for 2021 Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
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- ^ "Toth: The crazier it is, the more I come alive". Fifa.com. October 6, 2023.
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- ^ "News: Chris Toth Named MASL Goalkeeper Of The Year - San Diego Sockers". www.sdsockers.com. 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Toth named MASL goalkeeper of the year for 2024-25". Village News. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
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- ^ "News: CHRIS TOTH: CAREER SAVES LEADER - Major Arena Soccer League". www.maslsoccer.com. 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Freund, Jason (2018-12-21). "Sockers Overcome Fury and Former Goalkeeper Chris Toth 4-2". East Village Times. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Toth faces Sockers in Oceanside". Village News. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b "Chris Toth". Cardiff Sockers. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Chris Toth statistics". 2025.
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- ^ OsideNews. "Former Fallbrook High Player, Chris Toth Shines in 3rd year with San Diego Sockers". North Coast Current. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "News: CHRIS TOTH: CAREER SAVES LEADER - Major Arena Soccer League". www.maslsoccer.com. 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "News: CHRIS TOTH NAMED MASL GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR - Tacoma Stars". www.tacomastars.com. 2025-04-15. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "News: CHRIS TOTH NAMED MASL GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR - Tacoma Stars". www.tacomastars.com. 2025-04-15. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "News: 25 for 25 - Major Arena Soccer League". www.maslsoccer.com. 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2025-05-24.