Chris Toth

Christopher Zoltan Toth (born August 4, 1989) is an American soccer goalkeeper who plays for the Tacoma Stars in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and the United States beach soccer team. He has represented the U.S. in multiple FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups and is a five-time MASL Goalkeeper of the Year.

Chris Toth

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Zoltan Toth
Date of birth	(1989-08-04) August 4, 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	San Diego, California, U.S.
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Tacoma Stars
Youth career
	Fallbrook High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2018	San Diego Sockers	89	(1,157 saves)
2018–2020	Ontario Fury	61	(746 saves)
2022-2023	Empire Strykers	22	(301 saves)
2020–	Tacoma Stars	28	(361 saves)
International career
2013–	United States (beach soccer)	103
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Christopher Zoltan Toth was born on August 4, 1989, in San Diego, California. He was diagnosed at birth with transposition of the great arteries, a congenital heart defect requiring two surgeries, one as an infant and another during high school, to correct reversed pulmonary and aortic arteries.^[1] Despite medical advice against sports, Toth pursued soccer, inspired by his family’s goalkeeping legacy. His grandfather, Gyorgy Toth, played for Hungary alongside Ferenc Puskás, his father, Zoltan Toth, was a hall-of-fame indoor goalkeeper for the San Diego Sockers, and his grandmother was a handball goalkeeper. Toth attended Fallbrook High School, earning all-county honors as a junior and senior and selection to the North County All-Stars in his senior year.^[1]

Career

Beach soccer

Toth debuted for the United States men's national beach soccer team in 2013 at the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti, where he made significant saves in a 5–3 extra-time loss to host Tahiti, describing it as his career highlight.^[2] In the 2024 World Cup in Dubai, Toth captained the U.S. team, made 18 saves, and scored a goal against the UAE, though the team failed to advance from the group stage. He also competed in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship (2013,^[2] 2015,^[3] 2017,^[4] 2019^[5]), winning Golden Gloves awards for best goalkeeper in multiple tournaments, including 2013, and scored in a 7–3 quarterfinal win over Jamaica in 2015.^[6][7][8] He has earned over 100 caps, including appearances in the 2013, 2019, 2021, and 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups.^[9][10]

Indoor soccer

Toth began his professional indoor soccer career with the San Diego Sockers in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) in 2008, playing alongside his father, Zoltan, who coached his development.^[11][12] He won three MASL championships with the Sockers and was named to the All-PASL Honorable Mention in 2013–14 after posting a 12–3 record and a .735 save percentage.^[12] In 2018, Toth joined the Ontario Fury, seeking more starting opportunities, and won MASL Player of the Week honors in 2020 after a 7–3 victory over the Milwaukee Wave. Since 2020, he has played for the Tacoma Stars, earning his fourth MASL Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2024 with 15 wins in 21 starts and 276 saves.^[13] Toth earned his fifth Goalkeeper of the year in 2025.^[14] Toth holds the MASL all-time saves record with 2,150, surpassing Danny Waltman in 2023. He has also scored goals and recorded assists, showcasing his versatility as a goalkeeper.^{[15][16][17][18]}

In 2011, Toth trained with Hungarian clubs Újpest FC, Egri FC, and Győr ETO FC.^[19]

Coaching

He provides goalkeeping training for youth clubs, including Cardiff Sockers and Rancho Santa Fe, mentoring young players.^[19]

Statistics

MASL and PASL goalkeeping statistics.

Year	League	Team	GP	min	W	L	GA	GAA	Shots Faced	Saves	CS	Save %
2010–11	PASL	San Diego Sockers	3	180:35	3	0	18	6.00	53	35	0	.660
2011–12	PASL	San Diego Sockers	8	371:00	6	0	20	3.23	113	93	0	.823
2012–13	PASL	San Diego Sockers	7	390:00	6	0	25	3.85	111	86	0	.775
2013–14	PASL	San Diego Sockers	15	908:23	12	3	74	4.89	279	205	0	.735
2014–15	MASL	San Diego Sockers	15	891:25	12	3	68	4.58	249	181	0	.727
2015–16	MASL	San Diego Sockers	18	1066:28	11	7	101	5.68	348	247	0	.710
2016–17	MASL	San Diego Sockers	11	656:00	9	2	40	3.66	216	176	0	.815
2017–18	MASL	San Diego Sockers	12	711:00	10	2	45	3.80	179	134	1	.749
2018–19	MASL	Ontario Fury	24	1487:00	11	13	116	4.68	420	304	0	.724
2019–20	MASL	Ontario Fury	18	1037:00	11	7	82	4.74	314	232	1	.739
2020–21	MASL	Tacoma Stars	7	387:00	3	3	34	5.27	119	85	0	.714
2021–22	MASL	Ontario Fury	19	905:00	6	8	79	5.24	289	210	0	.727
2022–23	MASL	Empire Strykers	22	1263:00	12	9	106	5.04	407	301	0	.740
2023–24	MASL	Tacoma Stars	21	1218:00	15	4	114	5.62	390	276	0	.708
2024–25*	MASL	Tacoma Stars	19	-	-	-	-	-	-	279		.752
Career			200	11,472	127	61	922	~4.82	3,487	2,565	2	.736

*Statistical update needed for the 2024–2025 season

MASL and PASL scoring statistics.

Year	League	Team	GP	GS	G	A	Pts	PIM	FC	Shts
2010–11	PASL	San Diego Sockers	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
2011–12	PASL	San Diego Sockers	8	0	0	3	3	0	2	1
2012–13	PASL	San Diego Sockers	7	0	0	3	3	0	1	0
2013–14	PASL	San Diego Sockers	15	0	0	4	4	0	0	0
2014–15	MASL	San Diego Sockers	15	0	0	1	1	2	0	0
2015–16	MASL	San Diego Sockers	18	0	0	0	0		0	0
2016–17	MASL	San Diego Sockers	11	0	0	2	2	0	0	0
2017–18	MASL	San Diego Sockers	12	0	0	6	6	0	0	0
2018–19	MASL	Ontario Fury	24	0	1	4	5	12	0	0
2019–20	MASL	Ontario Fury	18	0	0	5	5	7	0	0
2020–21	MASL	Tacoma Stars	7	0	0	0	0	4:00	0	0
2021–22	MASL	Ontario Fury	19	0	1	3	0	0:00	0	0
2022–23	MASL	Empire Strykers	22	0	0	3	0	0:00	0	0
2023–24	MASL	Tacoma Stars	21	0	1	6	0	4:00	0	0
Totals			200	0	3	40	29	31	3	1

• Total Appearances: 200
• Total Saves: 2,565

^[20]

Beach Soccer

Competition	Tournament	Games	Goals	Assists	GS
Beach WC	Beach Soccer World Cup 2013	?	?	?	?
Beach WC	Beach Soccer World Cup 2019	3	1	0	?
Beach WC	Beach Soccer World Cup 2021	3	0	2	?
Mundialito	Mundialito Praia 2022	3	1	1	?
Beach WC	Beach Soccer World Cup 2024	3	1	0

Personal life

Toth resides in San Marcos, California, and is known for his dedication to training, often arriving first and leaving last at practice. His father, Zoltan Toth, has been his primary goalkeeping coach.^[1] Toth was born with a congenital heart defect, he underwent two surgeries to correct the condition, enabling his professional career.^[21]

Honors

Beach soccer

• CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship Golden Gloves: 2013.^[22]

Indoor soccer

• MASL All-Time Saves Leader: Surpassed the previous record with his 1,934th save on December 30, 2023.^[23]
• MASL Goalkeeper of the Year: Five-time recipient (2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2023–24, 2024–2025), the only player to win with three different teams.^[24][25]
• MASL Championship: 3 times (with San Diego Sockers).
• All-PASL: 2013–14.
• MASL: Elite 6 team ^[26]