Darrin MacLeod

Darrin MacLeod (born March 4, 1994) is a retired Canadian professional soccer player who is currently the goalkeeping coach for Sporting Kansas City of MLS.

Career

Youth MacLeod played for Kitchener Minor Soccer from 2003 to 2006 before moving to Oakville Soccer Club playing for the 1994 Raiders A for 5 years, MacLeod and the Oakville Raiders would win the Ontario Cup in 2007 and 2009. MacLeod was awarded OSC (Oakville Soccer Club) Male Youth Athlete of the year for 2009.

MacLeod has previously trained with Newcastle United on multiple occasions as well as Sporting of Portugal.

College MacLeod played four years of college soccer at Drake University between 2013 and 2016. He didn't appear as a Freshman in 2012 and redshirted his senior year in 2016. MacLeod finished as All-Time Goalkeeper Leader in program history in games (76), minutes (6940:22), saves (308), shut-outs (19) and wins (33)

While at college, MacLeod played for Premier Development League sides K-W United and TFC Academy.

Professional

Swope Park Rangers In February 2017, MacLeod signed with Swope Park Rangers of the United Soccer League . He made his professional debut on August 6, 2017 in a 0–0 draw with Saint Louis FC, earning a penalty save. After two seasons with Swope Park, MacLeod was released at the end of the 2018 season.

North Carolina FC In February 2019, MacLeod joined North Carolina FC, another USL club.

Coaching After finishing his playing career, MacLeod joined Sporting Kansas City as the goalkeeping coach for the club's academy.

In February 2021, MacLeod was named goalkeeping coach for SKC's USL Championship side Sporting Kansas City II.

After five years as reserve team goalkeeper coach, MacLeod was promoted to the first team staff in 2026.

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