Kevin Hartman

Acquired

Hartman signed with FC Dallas following a trade with the Kansas City Wizards on March 8, 2010.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2011: Hartman tied with Real Salt Lake’s Nick Rimando for the league lead with 13 shutouts, including his 100^th career shutout against New England Revolution on June 4. The veteran also led the league in wins with a record of 15-11-7 during the regular season. He was named MLS’s Player of the Month for July after recording four shutouts in six matches. He earned his 12^th clean sheet of the season against Chivas USA on July 31 to eclipse the FC Dallas club record of 11 shutouts in a season held previously by Matt Jordan in 1999. Hartman also recorded a shutout in a quarterfinal Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match against Real Salt Lake on July 12. In CONCACAF Champions League play, Hartman became the first goalkeeper to record a shutout in each of his first four matches. Since joining FC Dallas Hartman boosted his MLS all-time records in several categories including: 386 games played 1,376 saves, 171 wins and 106 shutouts. He also increased his all-time MLS postseason records for games played (49), minutes played (4,522) and saves (175).
• 2010: Since joining FC Dallas Hartman boosted his MLS all-time records in several categories including: 353 games played 1,291 saves, 156 wins and 93 shutouts...Shattered the MLS single-season goals against average (0.62) previously held by Pat Onstad (0.82 in 2007)... Extended all-time MLS postseason record for games played (48), minutes played (4,432), saves (171), shutouts (15) and wins (24).
• 2009: Hartman continued his streak for the third season in a row, logging 2,700 minutes in 30 games played with the Kansas City Wizards. He finished the season with a 1.40 goals against average, 105 saves and seven shutouts. Hartman broke the all-time MLS saves record of 1,136 on March 28, 2009
• 2008: For the second consecutive season, played every minute of the regular season. Recorded third-most saves in MLS and tied for the league-lead in shutouts with 10. Finished season as the MLS career leader in all-time wins for a goalkeeper with 138. Also the all-time leader in postseason minutes played (4,042), saves (155), shutouts (14) and wins (22). Named the Wizards' 2008 Humanitarian Award winner for charity work, including Nothing But Nets, an organization that helps prevent malaria in Africa.
• 2007: Named to MLS All-Star team and played every minute of the Wizards season. Broke tie with Tony Meola for MLS all-time shutouts record.
• 2006: 1.14 goals against average was fourth in MLS for 2006. 9 shutouts were the second most of any season in career.
• 2005: Enjoyed a stellar playoff run, allowing just 2 goals in 4 games, and leading the Galaxy to the 2005 MLS Cup title.
• 2004: Started all 30 of the Galaxy's games and was named the club's MVP for the second consecutive season.
• 2003: Played all but 16 minutes of the season. Set the Galaxy single-game record for saves, making 12 stops on August 20 at Chicago.
• 2002: Started 18 games, posting an 11-6-1 record.
• 2001: Finished the season with a 6-4-1 record, making 11 appearances, all starts. Helped lead the Galaxy to its first-ever U.S. Open Cup final by registering 4 consecutive wins.
• 2000: Became the first goalkeeper in MLS history to record back-to-back seasons with a goals against average of less than 1.00.
• 1999: Named MLS' Pepsi Goalkeeper of the Year and voted on to MLS' AT&T Best XI. Became first goalkeeper in MLS history to record back-to-back 20 win seasons between the pipes.
• 1998: Led the league with a then-record 22 games won.
• 1997: Drafted in 3rd round (29th overall) of 2007 College Draft. Earned first career shutout in his MLS debut, a 1-0 Galaxy win against Columbus.On September 8, 2000, made his first appearance for USA against Jamaica in a 2-2 tie, allowing 1 goal in 45 minutes. Called into U.S. National Team camp in early January 2006 and made first career start for the U.S. in a 5-0 drubbing of Norway. Had 5 caps as of February 25, 2009.

INTERNATIONAL:

Hartman made his first appearance for USA against Jamaica in a 2-2 tie on 9/8/00, allowing one goal in 45 minutes. Called into US national team camp in early Jan. 2006 and made first career start for the US in a 5-0 drubbing of Norway. Had five caps as of 12/21/10.

COLLEGE:

Played college soccer at both UCLA (1992-1993) and California State Dominguez Hills (1995-1996).

YOUTH:

Played for San Pedro FC Santos, coached by Joe Flanagan in San Pedro, California.

PERSONAL:

He and wife Jennifer, an Emmy-winning graphic designer, had daughter Chloe on November 11, 2006. Wrote a children’s book entitled Boots Saves the Day. Enjoys reading and doing charity work in free time... played for San Pedro FC Santos, coached by Joe Flanagan in San Pedro, California.