Kevin Hartman

Kevin Eugene Hartman (born May 25, 1974) is an American former soccer player who played 17 seasons in Major League Soccer, being on the field for a record 37,260 minutes. Nicknamed El Gato (Spanish for "the cat") because of his agility, reflexes, physical qualities, and shot-stopping ability, Hartman has more saves than any other goalkeeper in MLS history, he was also known for his longevity.

Kevin left Kansas City when he failed to agree to a new contract extension with the club. Hartman's rights were traded to FC Dallas in return for a conditional second round 2012 MLS SuperDraft pick.

On September 16, 2010, in a match against New York Red Bulls, Kevin was injured by Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry, who wanted to kick the ball to celebrate a goal. Henry kicked the ball and the follow through kicked Hartman's foot, causing him an injury.

Hartman was named to the MLS Team of Week 8 and 9 in the 2011 MLS season for his consecutive clean sheets against D.C. United, Philadelphia Union, and Toronto FC.

On June 4, 2011, Hartman became the first goalkeeper in MLS history to record 100 shutouts.

On July 4, 2012, Hartman played his 400th match in MLS.

Following the 2012 MLS season, Hartman's contract was not renewed by FC Dallas. Hartman entered the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft, and became a free agent after going undrafted in both rounds of the draft.

On March 21, 2013, Hartman joined the New York Red Bulls as a free agent saying "to play and also have the opportunity to get into a little bit more of the coaching side of things." Hartman announced his retirement from professional soccer on November 21, 2013.

International Despite his success in MLS, Hartman saw little time with the United States national team, making only six international appearances. He received his first cap September 8, 1999 in a match against Jamaica, while his last international appearance came on February 10, 2006, in a friendly against Japan.

MLS records

2nd Most victories of any goalkeeper in MLS history with 180. Eleventh in MLS in career Goals Against Average (GAA) with a 1.20 (as of 2012-09-11), and career leader in saves (1,453). First MLS goalkeeper to have consecutive 20-win seasons. First MLS goalkeeper to have consecutive seasons with a GAA less than 1.0. Owns the Galaxy record for saves in a game with 12 (set August 20, 2003, vs. Chicago). Most saves in MLS history.

Honors

Club Los Angeles Galaxy CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1): 2000 U.S. Open Cup (2): 2001, 2005 MLS Cup (2): 2002, 2005 Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield (2): 1998, 2002 Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship (3): 1999, 2002, 2005

FC Dallas Major League Soccer Western Conference Championship (1): 2010

New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield (1): 2013

Individual MLS Goalkeeper of the Year: 1999 MLS Best XI: 1999 MLS 400 Games Club