James McGarry

Willem II Following the expiration of McGarry's contract at Wellington Phoenix, McGarry signed for Eredivisie club Willem II on a two-year contract, alongside fellow New Zealander Michael Woud. He was named in the starting eleven for the first game of the Eredivisie season against VVV-Venlo, playing 63 minutes before being substituted.

Wellington Phoenix McGarry returned to Wellington Phoenix on 23 October 2020, following his departure from Willem II in May that year.

Newcastle Jets McGarry joined Newcastle Jets on a two-year deal in July 2022. McGarry scored against his former side, Wellington Phoenix, in his first match against them. McGarry made 11 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle, before leaving the club mid-way through his first season.

Central Coast Mariners McGarry's departure from Newcastle came via a swap deal with the Central Coast Mariners, which saw McGarry join the Mariners in exchange for Thomas Aquilina heading to Newcastle. The Mariners and Jets share a fierce rivalry, the F3 Derby, with player movement between the two clubs rare and often controversial.

McGarry scored his first goal for the Mariners against his first A-League club, Wellington Phoenix, just as he had done for Newcastle. After impressing in his first 4 appearances for the Mariners, McGarry signed a two-year contract extension to stay at the club beyond that season.

McGarry was part of the 2022–23 A-League Championship winning team for the Mariners, in his first season at the club.

Aberdeen McGarry joined Aberdeen of the Scottish Premiership on 11 August 2023 for an undisclosed fee, on a 3-year deal. After struggling for game time, in January 2025 he joined Super League Greece side Athens Kallithea on loan.

Brisbane Roar On 19 June 2025, it was announced that McGarry had agreed a move to A-League side Brisbane Roar.

Return to Wellington Phoenix On 9 June 2026, Brisbane Roar announced that they had mutually agreed to terminate McGarry's contract. Later that day, he returned to Wellington Phoenix, signing a two-year contract with the club.

International career McGarry represented New Zealand at both the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his debut for New Zealand national football team on 17 November 2019 in a friendly against Lithuania.

Personal life He is the son of former New Zealand football and international player Michael McGarry. He attended St Patrick's College.

Career statistics As of match played 19 May 2024

Honours Central Coast Mariners A-League Men Championship: 2022–23