*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 28, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Shuttleworth (born May 13, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for multiple teams in MLS and USL Championship.
Early life
Shuttleworth grew up in Buffalo, New York,[1] and while attending Nichols School he set the school record with 48 career shutouts. Among his other accolades were winning 2 New York State Private High School Championships as well as earning first-team All-Western New York, All-State and All-East region honors. He finished his high school career with a 20–2–1 record in his senior year.[2]
Career
College
Shuttleworth initially attended and played college soccer at Loyola College in Baltimore. Eventually, he transferred to the University at Buffalo where he played soccer with the Bulls. He finished with a 0.94 goals against average and an 8–2–2 record.[3]
He made his debut for the Revolution in a 3–0 loss against the New York Red Bulls in U.S. Open Cup qualifying on May 12, 2010. He made his first appearance in MLS league play on May 29 vs New York Red Bulls,[5] coming on as a substitute after a serious injury to Preston Burpo. Shuttleworth earned his first MLS Regular Season clean sheet on October 16 in a 1–0 win against visiting Kansas City.
On February 15, 2017, Shuttleworth was traded to Minnesota United in exchange for Femi Hollinger-Janzen.[6] Shuttleworth came on late in United's home opener after an injury to starter John Alvbåge, and went on to start the team's next three games.[7] He tended goal for Minnesota United's first MLS point, a 2–2 draw against the Colorado Rapids, and first MLS win, a 4–2 victory over Real Salt Lake.[8][9]
Following his release by Minnesota at the end of the 2019 season, Shuttleworth joined Chicago Fire on January 30, 2020.[11] Following the 2021 season, Shuttleworth's contract with Chicago expired.[12]
On January 14, 2022, Shuttleworth joined Atlanta United on a one-year contract with a club option in 2023.[13]
On July 7, 2022, Shuttleworth announced his retirement from professional soccer.[14]