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Daniel Harry Lovitz (born August 27, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC.
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Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Lovitz grew up playing youth soccer in Eastern Pennsylvania for Lower Merion Soccer Club Velez.[3] He played high school soccer for Germantown Academy followed by four years of college soccer at Elon University, making 80 appearances, scoring nine goals and added 16 assists.
In 2010, Lovitz was named to the Southern Conference all-freshman team.[4] Lovitz was named to the 2012 SoCon all-tournament team.[5] In 2013 Lovitz was named the Southern Conference Player of the Year after leading the Phoenix to a third straight conference tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth.[6]
While at college, Lovitz also appeared for USL PDL club Carolina Dynamo during their 2012 and 2013 season's.[7][8]
Toronto FC
[edit]On January 16, 2014, Lovitz was drafted in the second round (24th overall) of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC.[9] He was loaned to Toronto's USL Pro affiliate Wilmington Hammerheads in March 2014 along with Quillan Roberts and Manny Aparicio. Lovitz made his professional debut in a 0–0 draw with Harrisburg City Islanders on April 5, 2014.[10] The following week Lovitz scored his first goal against Pittsburgh Riverhounds in a 4–3 away victory.[11] On December 12, Lovitz was selected by New York City FC in the 2014 MLS Expansion Draft. However, hours later Toronto announced that they had re-acquired Lovitz from New York in exchange for allocation money.[12] In 2015, Lovitz made 11 appearances, starting three for Toronto FC.
Montreal Impact
[edit]On February 28, 2017, Daniel Lovitz signed with the Montreal Impact.[13]
Nashville SC
[edit]On November 19, 2019, Lovitz was traded to Nashville SC in exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money and $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money.[14]
International career
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He made his debut for the United States national team on January 27, 2019, in a friendly against Panama, as a starter.[15] He was also named to the 2019 Gold Cup squad, and continued to feature at left back for the United States national team throughout 2019.[16] Despite this, Lovitz has received criticism for his performance for the national team, referring to his talent and technical ability to play at the international level.[17][18]
All 13 of his national team appearances came in 2019.
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played February 25, 2023[19]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Toronto FC | 2014 | MLS | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 41 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | ||
| Wilmington Hammerheads (loan) | 2014 | USL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 1 | |
| Toronto FC II (loan) | 2016 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Montreal Impact | 2017 | MLS | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 33 | 1 | |||
| 2019 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 | |||
| Totals | 84 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 1 | ||
| Nashville SC | 2020 | MLS | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| 2021 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 35 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 80 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 89 | 2 | ||
| Career totals | 212 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 233 | 4 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
International
[edit]- As of November 19, 2019
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | |
Source: US Soccer
Honors
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "40-Player National Team Roster: 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup: United States" (PDF). CONCACAF. p. 16. Retrieved May 21, 2019 – via Bernews.
- ^ "Daniel Lovitz". Nashville SC. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "Youth Soccer Month Spotlight: Lower Merion Soccer Club's Daniel Lovitz Finds His Place in Montreal". September 7, 2017.
- ^ "Thomas Named League Player of the Year; Six Earn All-SoCon Honors". Elon University Athletics. November 10, 2010.
- ^ "Back-to-Back SoCon Champions! Elon Men's Soccer Defeats Wofford, 2-1 in SoCon Final". Elon University Athletics. November 10, 2012.
- ^ "Elon University". elonphoenix.com. Elon Phoenix. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "Toronto FC select Daniel Lovitz 24th overall in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft – Waking The Red". wakingthered.com. Waking The Red. January 16, 2014. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "City Islanders and Wilmington play to scoreless draw in USL PRO opener | PennLive.com". pennlive.com. Penn Live. April 6, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". uslsoccer.com. United Soccer League. Archived from the original on April 14, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- ^ "Daniel Lovitz re-acquired from New York City FC". torontofc.ca. Toronto FC. December 12, 2014. Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Montreal Impact signs former TFC defender Daniel Lovitz". montrealgazette.com. Montreal Gazette. February 28, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ^ "L'Impact fait l'acquisition de montants d'allocation et d'une place de joueur étranger de Nashville SC" [The Impact acquires allocation amounts and a foreign player place from Nashville SC]. impactmontreal.com (in French). Montreal Impact. November 19, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "USA v Panama game report". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. January 27, 2019. Archived from the original on May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Daniel Lovitz Profile". ussoccer.com. U.S. Soccer. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ Galarcep, Ives (October 3, 2019). "Five most glaring omissions from the USMNT Nations League roster". SBI. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
Daniel Lovitz earned another call-up despite having yet to impress in his multiple cameos with the USMNT.
- ^ Cleveland, Parker (October 9, 2019). "Checking in on The Process ahead of the USMNT opening Concacaf Nations League play". Stars and Stripes FC. SB Nation. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
Then there are the players who can safely be called Gregg's guys: for sure that's Trapp and Zardes while maybe Lima, Ream, and Lovitz also fall into that categoryThese are guys who Berhalter likes but who can't keep up with top international competition, at least with the tactics the team is trying to use
- ^ Daniel Lovitz at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Montréal takes 2019 Canadian Championship title". Archived from the original on October 8, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ^ "CHAMPIONS! Nashville SC win US Open Cup over Austin FC". Major League Soccer. October 1, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Daniel Lovitz at Major League Soccer
- Daniel Lovitz at National-Football-Teams.com
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Daniel Lovitz
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Early life and education
Upbringing
Daniel Lovitz was born on August 27, 1991, in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, a suburb in the greater Philadelphia area.[8] He is the son of David and Virginia Lovitz, who played a supportive role in his early development.[4] Born in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, Lovitz grew up in the nearby Philadelphia suburb of Conshohocken.[9] His parents encouraged him to pursue activities that built resilience, particularly after he faced bullying due to his smaller stature as a child.[10] This upbringing in a close-knit suburban environment fostered a strong work ethic from an early age. For his secondary education, Lovitz attended Germantown Academy, a private preparatory school in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, where he navigated academics alongside extracurricular pursuits.[4] During his childhood, his initial interests leaned toward martial arts and other sports; at age four, inspired by Bruce Lee films, he began training in kenpo karate, attending sessions two to three times a week and earning a preliminary black belt by age 14.[10] He also explored baseball and lacrosse, reflecting a broad engagement with physical activities before narrowing his focus.[9]Youth and college soccer
Lovitz developed his early soccer skills with the Lower Merion Soccer Club Velez in eastern Pennsylvania, joining the team at the under-11 level and progressing through the under-18 age group under coach Miguel Nuila.[11] During his youth tenure with Velez, the club secured Pennsylvania state cup championships in 2004 and 2008, along with regional successes in Region I competitions.[4] In 2010, Lovitz committed to Elon University and joined the Phoenix men's soccer program as a freshman midfielder.[4] Over four seasons from 2010 to 2013, he appeared in 80 matches, recording 9 goals and 16 assists while contributing to the team's defensive and offensive efforts.[12] As a freshman in 2010, he earned Southern Conference All-Freshman Team honors and was recognized as Elon's top newcomer. In 2012, Lovitz started all 22 games, earning spots on the NSCAA All-South Region Team and the Southern Conference All-Tournament Team.[4] His senior year in 2013 marked a standout performance, where he led the Phoenix with 14 points (4 goals and 6 assists), including three game-winning goals, and was named Southern Conference Player of the Year—the third Elon player to receive the award.[13] Under his contributions, Elon captured four Southern Conference championships, including three consecutive titles from 2011 to 2013, and advanced to three NCAA Tournament appearances.[14] Throughout his collegiate career, Lovitz balanced rigorous soccer demands with academic responsibilities, majoring in Business and graduating from Elon in 2013.[15][12] During summers in 2012 and 2013, he gained early professional experience by playing for Carolina Dynamo in the Premier Development League, scoring one goal in 16 appearances.[12]Club career
Early professional career
After completing his college career at Elon University, where he earned All-Southern Conference honors, Daniel Lovitz transitioned to professional soccer by signing with Carolina Dynamo of the USL Premier Development League (PDL) for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.[16] During his time with Dynamo, a lower-tier developmental club, Lovitz made 16 appearances and scored one goal, providing him with valuable paid professional experience in competitive matches.[12] He also started one match in the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, further honing his skills against higher-level opposition. This stint in the PDL served as crucial preparation for the MLS SuperDraft, allowing Lovitz to demonstrate his versatility as a midfielder and defender in a semi-professional environment.[12] Lovitz's performances in the PDL, combined with his college achievements, positioned him as a promising prospect entering the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. On January 16, 2014, he was selected by Toronto FC in the second round, 24th overall, marking his entry into Major League Soccer as the highest-drafted player in Elon University history.[17][16]Toronto FC
Lovitz was selected by Toronto FC in the second round (24th overall) of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft after a standout college career at Elon University. He signed with the club in March 2014, and made his MLS debut on May 17, 2014, as a substitute in a 4-2 win over the New York Red Bulls. Primarily deployed as a left-back or left winger, Lovitz appeared in 41 regular-season matches for Toronto across three seasons (2014–2016), logging limited starts while contributing defensively and occasionally in attack, though he did not score any goals in league play.[18][2] To gain more playing time early in his career, Lovitz was loaned to USL Pro affiliate Wilmington Hammerheads in March 2014, where he made five appearances and scored one goal—a bending free kick in a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on April 12, 2014. His time with the Hammerheads provided valuable professional experience, building on his prior stints in the Premier Development League with Carolina Dynamo. Returning to Toronto, Lovitz featured more prominently in 2015 with 11 appearances, including three starts, but injuries and competition from established players like Justin Morrow restricted his opportunities.[19][20][21] In 2016, Lovitz's role remained peripheral, with 12 regular-season appearances amid ongoing challenges for consistent minutes due to depth in the squad and a lingering numbers game at left-back. He was briefly loaned to Toronto FC II in the USL, appearing in two matches without scoring. Following the 2016 season, during which Toronto reached the MLS Cup Final, Lovitz departed the club as a free agent and joined the Montreal Impact ahead of the 2017 campaign.[22][20][23]Montreal Impact
In February 2017, shortly after the conclusion of the 2016 MLS season with Toronto FC, Daniel Lovitz signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Impact, with club options for two additional years, marking his return to professional play in his native Canada.[23] His prior MLS experience with Toronto provided a foundation of consistency that helped him adapt quickly to the Impact's defensive setup.[24] During his three seasons with the Impact from 2017 to 2019, Lovitz made 89 appearances in Major League Soccer regular-season matches, scoring one goal, while primarily operating as a left back.[5] Under head coach Rémi Garde, who took over in November 2017, Lovitz established himself as a reliable starter, featuring in 29 of 31 matches in 2018—including his lone MLS goal against the New York Red Bulls—and starting all 28 of his appearances in 2019.[25][5] Lovitz contributed significantly to the Impact's success in domestic competitions, particularly in the 2019 Canadian Championship, where he appeared in both legs of the final against Toronto FC and converted a penalty kick in the decisive shootout victory on September 25, 2019, securing the club's second title in the tournament.[26] Following the 2019 season, amid roster changes after Garde's dismissal in August, the Impact traded Lovitz to Nashville SC on November 19, 2019, in exchange for $50,000 in general allocation money, $50,000 in targeted allocation money, and a 2020 international roster spot, ending his tenure in Montreal.[27]Nashville SC
On November 19, 2019, Nashville SC acquired Lovitz from the Montreal Impact in exchange for $50,000 in general allocation money, $50,000 in targeted allocation money, and an international roster spot, providing the expansion franchise with valuable MLS experience ahead of its inaugural season.[27] Lovitz quickly became a mainstay in Nashville's defense during the team's 2020 MLS debut, starting 21 of 22 regular-season matches and contributing to a third-place finish in the Eastern Conference, which earned a spot in the playoffs where the team advanced to the conference semifinals.[7][2] His consistent performances as a left back helped stabilize the backline for the new club, appearing in all three playoff games that year. Over the subsequent seasons, Lovitz has been instrumental in multiple playoff runs, including the 2021 Supporters' Shield-winning campaign and postseason appearances in 2022 and 2023, logging over 15,000 minutes across more than 170 MLS regular-season and playoff matches with Nashville through the 2025 season.[1][7] In 2025, Lovitz played a key role in Nashville SC's historic victory in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 final win over Austin FC on October 1 to secure the club's first major trophy and qualification for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.[28][29] As of November 2025, he has recorded 4 goals in 171 appearances for the team, including 2 goals during the 2025 regular season.[7][18] Lovitz signed a four-year contract extension with Nashville SC in 2022, committing him through the 2026 season following the exercise of the club option on November 16, 2025.[30] His longevity and mentorship have been praised by the organization, contributing to the team's growth from expansion side to trophy winner.[1]International career
Call-up and debut
Lovitz earned his first call-up to the senior United States men's national team (USMNT) after a strong 2018 season with CF Montréal, where he made 31 appearances and started all but one Major League Soccer match, logging 2,650 minutes. He was selected for the USMNT's January 2019 training camp in Los Angeles, marking his debut at the senior international level under new head coach Gregg Berhalter.[31][32] Lovitz made his senior debut on January 27, 2019, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a friendly match against Panama at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which the U.S. won 3–0.[3][33] He started again in the subsequent friendly against Costa Rica on February 2, 2019, at BBVA Stadium in Houston, Texas, contributing to a 2–0 victory.[20] On March 26, 2019, Lovitz appeared as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Chile at Luminus Arena in Genk, Belgium.[20] Lovitz continued to receive call-ups, making brief substitute appearances in friendlies against Jamaica on June 5, 2019 (10 minutes) and Venezuela on June 9, 2019 (12 minutes). These early appearances were part of Lovitz's breakout year, as he accumulated 13 caps for the USMNT in 2019.[34]2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Lovitz was named to the United States men's national team's 23-man roster for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup on June 6, 2019, marking his first major tournament call-up after earning initial caps in friendlies earlier that year.[35] As a left back, he provided defensive depth during the group stage and knockouts, contributing to the team's unbeaten run until the final. He made three appearances in the tournament, starting in the final group match against Panama on June 26, 2019, where he played the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 victory.[36] Lovitz entered as a late substitute in the semifinal against Jamaica on July 3, 2019, coming on in the 88th minute during a 3–1 victory, and again in the final versus Mexico on July 7, 2019, replacing Tim Ream in the 83rd minute of a 1–0 defeat that left the U.S. as runners-up.[37][38]Later 2019 appearances
Following the Gold Cup, Lovitz earned five more caps in 2019. He came on as a substitute in friendlies against Mexico on September 6 (22 minutes, 0–3 loss) and Uruguay on September 10 (20 minutes, 1–1 draw). He then started and played full matches in the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League against Cuba on October 10 (7–0 win), at Canada on October 15 (0–2 loss), and against Cuba on November 19 (4–0 win). His final senior international appearance was on November 19, 2019, and he has not received further call-ups as of November 2025.[39][40] Across his 13 international appearances—all earned in 2019—Lovitz did not score or assist, focusing instead on defensive duties.[34]Career statistics
Club
Daniel Lovitz has amassed a total of 295 appearances in MLS regular season matches across his professional career, accumulating 25,780 minutes played, with 6 goals and 31 assists as of the end of the 2025 MLS season.[5] His club journey spans multiple teams in Major League Soccer and lower divisions, primarily featuring as a left-back where he has been valued for his defensive reliability and occasional contributions in the attacking third. In terms of club breakdown, Lovitz recorded 41 appearances with Toronto FC from 2014 to 2016 (1,401 minutes, 0 goals, 3 assists), 84 appearances with the Montreal Impact (now CF Montréal) from 2017 to 2019 (6,926 minutes, 1 goal, 4 assists), and 170 appearances with Nashville SC from 2020 to 2025 (17,453 minutes, 5 goals, 24 assists).[5] Outside of MLS, he has 7 appearances and 1 goal in USL competitions, with the Wilmington Hammerheads (5 appearances, 1 goal in 2014) and Toronto FC II (2 appearances in 2016).[5][18] The following table summarizes Lovitz's key club statistics by major periods, focusing on MLS regular season and notable USL engagements:| Season(s) | Club | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Toronto FC | MLS | 41 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | Wilmington Hammerheads | USL Pro | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | Toronto FC II | USL | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017–2019 | Montreal Impact | MLS | 84 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020–2025 | Nashville SC | MLS | 170 | 5 | 24 |
International
Lovitz earned a total of 13 senior caps for the United States men's national team (USMNT), all during 2019, during which he did not score any goals.[41] His appearances included 7 friendlies, 3 matches in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup (1 in the group stage, 1 in the semifinal, and 1 in the final), and 3 in the group stage of the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League.[5] No youth international appearances are recorded for Lovitz.[39] Following 2019, his international opportunities diminished due to club priorities with CF Montréal and Nashville SC.[2]| Date | Opponent | Competition | Minutes | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-27 | Panama | Friendly | 90 | LB |
| 2019-02-02 | Costa Rica | Friendly | 90 | LB |
| 2019-03-26 | Chile | Friendly | 35 | LB |
| 2019-06-05 | Jamaica | Friendly | 11 | LB |
| 2019-06-09 | Venezuela | Friendly | 13 | LB |
| 2019-06-26 | Panama | CONCACAF Gold Cup (group) | 90 | LB |
| 2019-07-03 | Jamaica | CONCACAF Gold Cup (semifinal) | 3 | LB |
| 2019-07-07 | Mexico | CONCACAF Gold Cup (final) | 8 | LB |
| 2019-09-06 | Mexico | Friendly | 23 | LB |
| 2019-09-10 | Uruguay | Friendly | 21 | LB |
| 2019-10-10 | Cuba | CONCACAF Nations League (group) | 91 | LB |
| 2019-10-15 | Canada | CONCACAF Nations League (group) | 90 | LB |
| 2019-11-19 | Cuba | CONCACAF Nations League (group) | 90 | LB |
Honors
Club honors
With Toronto FC, Lovitz contributed to the team's victory in the 2016 Canadian Championship, appearing in all six matches including five starts.[12] During his tenure with the Montreal Impact, Lovitz contributed to the team's success in domestic competitions, including their victory in the 2019 Canadian Championship, where he appeared in the final against Toronto FC and converted his penalty kick in the shootout win.[44][45] With Nashville SC, Lovitz played a key role in the club's first major trophy, starting in the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final en route to winning the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, defeating Austin FC 2-1 in the championship match on October 1, 2025.[46][47]Individual
- Montreal Impact Defensive Player of the Year: 2017[21]
- MLS Team of the Matchweek (Week 22): 2021[48]