Taking a look back: MLS veteran Dax McCarty throughout the 2024 MLS season

Published Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024 08:47 PM

Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Friday February 2, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the match against CF Montreal at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida on Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder #13 Dax McCarthy signs the golden spike during the match against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday March 17, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 dribbles the ball during the match against New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 and Atlanta United forward Saba Lobjanidze #9 after the match against New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 greets supporters after the match against New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Starting XI huddle prior to the match against Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada on Saturday March 23, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 kicks the ball during the second half of the match against Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada on Saturday March 23, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 dribbles during the first half of the match against Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada on Saturday March 23, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 and Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Thursday, April 4, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Thursday, April 4, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 and Atlanta United midfielder Ashton Gordon #62 warms up before the US Open Cup match against the Charlotte Independence at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, GA on Tuesday May 7, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the US Open Cup match against the Charlotte Independence at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, GA on Tuesday May 7, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the game against DC United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Saturday, May 11, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the game against DC United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 warms up prior to the match against the Cincinnati FC at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH on Wednesday May 15, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 walks out prior to the match against the Cincinnati FC at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH on Wednesday May 15, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 arrives prior to the match against the Nashville SC at GEODIS Park in Nashville, TN on Saturday May 18, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the second half of the match against the Nashville SC at GEODIS Park in Nashville, TN on Saturday May 18, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the Nashville SC at GEODIS Park in Nashville, TN on Saturday May 18, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 before the match against Inter Miami at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 defends during the first half of the match against the Inter Miami at Chase Field in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Wednesday May 29, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
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Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 walks out prior to the match against the Houston Dynamo FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday June 15, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 walks out prior to the match against the Houston Dynamo FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday June 15, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the Houston Dynamo FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday June 15, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 attempts a shot during the first half of the match against the D.C. United at Audi Field in Washington, on Wednesday June 19, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the St. Louis City SC at CITYPARK in St. Louis, MO on Saturday June 22, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Tuesday, June 25 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 passes the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 dribbles during the first half of the match against the New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday July 17, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 and forward Edwin Mosquera #20 warm up prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024.
Atlanta United goalkeeper Josh Cohen #22 and Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the Leagues Cup match against the D.C. United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Friday July 26, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 in PK shootout during the match against DC United in the Leagues Cup at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, July 26, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 takes a penalty kick during the Leagues Cup match against the Santos Laguna at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday August 4, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 celebrates making a penalty kick during the Leagues Cup match against the Santos Laguna at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday August 4, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at the LA Galaxy Training Ground in Carson, Ca. on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at the LA Galaxy Training Ground in Carson, Ca. on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 controls the ball during the first half of the match against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA on Saturday August 24, 2024
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5, midfielder Dax McCarty #13, goalkeeper Quentin Westberg #31, forward Jamal Thiaré #29 and defender Luis Abram #4 during a training session at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5, midfielder Dax McCarty #13, goalkeeper Quentin Westberg #31, forward Jamal Thiaré #29 and defender Luis Abram #4 during a training session at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 warms up before the match against Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 kicks the ball during the match against the Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday September 18, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 arrives prior to the match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ on Saturday September 21, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 is recognized prior to the match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ on Saturday September 21, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday October 5, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday October 5, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday October 5, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 arrives prior to the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Saturday October 19, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 prior to the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Saturday October 19, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 prior to the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Saturday October 19, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 heads the ball during the second half of the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Saturday October 19, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 reacts after the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Saturday October 19, 2024
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino celebrates with midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Saturday October 19, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 scores a PK during the match against the CF Montreal at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Canada on Tuesday October 22, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 scores a PK during the match against the CF Montreal at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Canada on Tuesday October 22, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 passes the ball during the playoff match against Inter Miami at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Friday, October 25, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 on the pitch before the match against the Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday November 2, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 is tackled during the first half of the match against the Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday November 2, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 kicks the ball during the second half of the match against the Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday November 2, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday November 2, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 prepares in the locker room before the match against the Inter Miami at Chase Field in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Saturday November 9, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the National Anthem before the match against the Inter Miami at Chase Field in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Saturday November 9, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the match against the Inter Miami at Chase Field in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Saturday November 9, 2024
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 and Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 after the match against the Inter Miami at Chase Field in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Saturday November 9, 2024.
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 before the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Sunday November 24, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 before the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Sunday November 24, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the national anthem before the Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match against Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla. on Sunday, November 24, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Sunday November 24, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 during the match against the Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL on Sunday November 24, 2024
Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty #13 interacts with supporters after the Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match against Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla. on Sunday, November 24, 2024