Mackenzie Pridham
- Years with club: 2014
- Position: Forward (Striker)
- Nationality: Canadian
- Acquisition: Signed with Minnesota United FC (NASL) on April 29, 2014
Mackenzie Pridham is a Canadian striker who had a very brief spell with Minnesota United FC during the club’s successful 2014 North American Soccer League (NASL) Spring Season. Although highly touted as a goal-scorer from his collegiate career, he primarily served as a developmental player during his short time in Minnesota.
Key stats with Minnesota United (NASL, 2014):
- NASL regular season appearances: 1 (Made his debut on May 12, 2014)
- Goals: 0
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 2 (1 NASL, 1 U.S. Open Cup)
- Departure: Loaned to Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) in July 2014, and released at the end of the season.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):
- College Goal-Scoring Record: Pridham is the all-time leading goal scorer at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), finishing his collegiate career with 27 goals.
- College Honors: He was a two-time winner of the Big West Conference Offensive Player of the Year award (2012 and 2013).
- SuperDraft Pick: He was selected 58th overall (4th round) by Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.
- USL Success: After leaving Minnesota, he had more productive spells in the USL with clubs like Sacramento Republic FC and Reno 1868 FC, where he was a consistent contributor of goals.
Where is he now?:
- Following his final professional season in 2017 with Reno 1868 FC, Mackenzie Pridham stepped away from top-tier soccer.
- Based on available information, he transitioned to a career centered on his passion for surfing and travel, particularly in Southeast Asia. He has been involved in business and entrepreneurial ventures related to his interests.
- His professional football career concluded after the 2017 USL season.
