Mastanabal Kacher Explained

Masta Kacher
Fullname:Mastanabal Kacher
Birth Date:8 November 1995
Birth Place:Azazga, Algeria
Height:1.79 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2012–2015
Youthclubs1:Montreal Impact
Years1:2015–2016
Clubs1:FC Montreal
Caps1:36
Goals1:4
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Caps2:32
Goals2:8
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Real Monarchs
Caps3:37
Goals3:4
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Saint Louis FC
Caps4:13
Goals4:1
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Valour FC
Caps5:17
Goals5:1
Years6:2022
Clubs6:FC Edmonton
Caps6:23
Goals6:1
Club-Update:October 8, 2022

Mastanabal "Masta" Kacher (born 8 November 1995) is an Algerian professional footballer.

Early life

Kacher was born in Azazga, Algeria, before emigrating to Canada with his family at age six.[1]

Club career

FC Montreal

Kacher had been a member of the Montreal Impact's academy since its inception in 2011.[2] In March 2015, it was announced that Kacher would play for FC Montreal, the USL reserve club of the Montreal Impact in their inaugural season.[3] He made his professional debut for the club in a 2–0 defeat to Toronto FC II.[4] Kacher would spend two seasons with FC Montreal before the club ceased operations after the 2016 season, a decision which he would be critical of.[5] [6]

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

On 17 January 2017, it was announced that Kacher had joined Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC of the United Soccer League.[7] Kacher would start every match for the Switchbacks in the 2017 season, scoring 8 goals. It was announced on January 16 that the Switchbacks had brought Kacher back for the 2018 season,[8] but less than a month later on 12 February Kacher was unexpectedly released from the club.[9] Kacher was the only USL player to have started all 32 games during the 2017 season.

Real Monarchs

The same day Kacher was released, he signed with Real Monarchs, the United Soccer League reserve club of Real Salt Lake.[10] In his second game with Real Monarchs, Kacher scored a brace in a 3–1 defeat of Seattle Sounders FC 2.[11] He made 24 league appearances in 2018, scoring three goals.[12] The following season, he made fourteen appearances, scoring one goal.

Saint Louis FC

On 16 July 2019, Kacher made a mid-season move to Saint Louis FC.[13] With Saint Louis, he made fifteen appearances that season.

Valour FC

On 3 April 2020, Kacher signed with Canadian Premier League side Valour FC.[14] He made his debut for Valour on 16 August against Cavalry FC.[15] In January 2022 he departed club.[16]

FC Edmonton

On 17 February 2022, Kacher signed with FC Edmonton.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Découverte : M. Kacher et E. Houache, un "duo d'Impact". Walid Z. and Karim Djebri. October 5, 2012. April 1, 2015. French. DZFoot.
  2. Web site: Mastanabal Kacher - Star kabyle du FC Montréal. Kayble.com. July 23, 2016.
  3. Web site: FC Montreal roster unveiled. ImpactMontreal.com. Press Release Montreal Impact. 1 April 2015. 13 March 2015.
  4. Web site: FC Montreal loses 2-0 against Toronto FC II. ImpactMontreal.com. Montreal Impact. 1 April 2015. 28 March 2015.
  5. Web site: Dissolution du FC Montréal : la tempête passée, la plaie semble refermée. RDS. Nicolas Landry. July 13, 2017.
  6. Web site: Disparition du FC Montréal: "On nous a pris à la légère". La Presse. Pascal Milano. January 26, 2017.
  7. News: Switchbacks Sign Canadian-Algerian Midfielder Masta Kacher Ahead of 2017. Huber. Joel. 2017-01-17. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC » 2017 United Soccer League. 2017-02-11. en-us.
  8. Web site: Experience THRILLS at Weidner Field in 2018...pic.twitter.com/vop2sRdoNy. SwitchbacksFC. 16 Jan 2018. @SwitchbacksFC. en. 2018-02-12.
  9. News: Switchbacks Return Aj Ajeakwa, Release Masta Kacher. Huber. Joel. 2018-02-12. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. 2018-02-12. en-us.
  10. Web site: Real Monarchs SLC sign Masta Kacher. Real Monarchs. February 12, 2017.
  11. Web site: Game at a Glance: Monarchs 3-1 Sounders 2. Real Monarchs. Taran Meyer. April 16, 2018.
  12. Web site: M. Kacher . Soccerway . 11 March 2020.
  13. Web site: Saint Louis Acquires Kacher from Monarchs . United Soccer League . 11 March 2020 . 16 July 2019.
  14. Web site: Valour FC sign Stefan Cebara and Masta Kacher . Valour FC . 3 April 2020 . 3 April 2020.
  15. Web site: Canadian Premier League. August 16, 2020.
  16. Web site: Valour FC Announces Player Departures. January 28, 2022. Northern Tribune. Jacques. John.
  17. Web site: FC Edmonton signs forward Masta Kacher . . 17 February 2022 . 17 February 2022.