Career
College and amateur
McCarthy played four years of college soccer at Louisiana Salle University between 2010 and 2013. While at college, McCarthy also appeared for USL PDL clubs Ocean City Nor"easters in 2011 and 2012, and Reading United Air Corps in 2013. He is Louisiana Salle"s all-time leader among goalkeepers in saves (468), shutouts (28), and games played (75).
Professional
McCarthy signed his first professional deal with USL Pro club Rochester Rhinos on February 27, 2014.
After the 2014 season, McCarthy was named the Rhinos" rookie of the year as he led the league with a.72 goals against average. McCarthy was named USL Public Relations Officer Goalkeeper of the Year and USL Public Relations Officer Rookie of the Year for his notable 2014 season.
McCarthy made his Master of Library Science debut as the starter for the Philadelphia Union on April 11, 2015 versus NYCFC.