Miloš Kocić

Youth and college

Kocić was born in Yugoslavia prior to the country's breakup. He began playing soccer in the Serbian League East, and was part of the youth system of his home town team Dubočica Leskovac before coming to the United States in 2005. He played college soccer at St. John's University and at Loyola College in Maryland alongside compatriot Rade Koković. Kocić red-shirted during his first year in the US at St. John's before transferring to Loyola. At Loyola, he struggled at first – in 2006, he was the second goalkeeper and only found time in two matches the entire season. However, he made great strides the next two years and in 2008 (his final season at Loyola) he was named First Team All-MAAC as well as being named to the All-North Atlantic Regional Team and the All-American second team. He was named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference 40th Anniversary Men’s Soccer Team on September 1, 2020.

Professional

Kocić was drafted in the second round (21st overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United, but did not sign with the team immediately; after several offers with clubs in his native Serbia, including Red Star Belgrade, he eventually decided to sign a developmental contract with Major League Soccer. Kocić made his professional debut for DC on April 22, 2009, in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against FC Dallas. He made his MLS debut the following week, on May 2, 2009, also against FC Dallas. Following the 2009 season, Kocić was released…

Kocić graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a degree in International Business.

Club

Toronto FC Canadian Championship: 2010, 2011, 2012

Individual

Canadian Soccer League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2010