David Sweeney returns to San José State entering the 2026 season, following one of the most decorated goalkeeping careers in program history. A Spartan from 2019–2023, he earned WAC Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year honors in 2023 and was named to the All-WAC Preseason Team that same year. He also garnered All-WAC Second Team honors in 2022, Honorable Mention All-WAC recognition in 2020-21, and was named to the WAC All-Freshman Team in 2019. Across his career, Sweeney was a five-time WAC Defensive Player of the Week, a four-time Academic All-WAC honoree, and a 2023 CSC Academic All-District selection.
Sweeney left San José State as the program’s all-time leader in saves (281) and shutouts (20), cementing his legacy as one of the top goalkeepers in school history.
Following his collegiate career, Sweeney played professionally within the San Jose Earthquakes organization for The Town FC, where he appeared in nine matches and was named MLS NEXT Pro Goalkeeper of the Month.
In addition to his playing career, Sweeney has built an extensive coaching resume centered around goalkeeper development. He operated a private coaching business and has trained goalkeepers at several respected clubs, including Los Gatos United, All-Stars United and Central Valley San Jose.
At the high school level, Sweeney served on the varsity coaching staff at Saint Francis High School during the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 seasons, working with goalkeepers across all levels. During the 2023–2024 campaign, Saint Francis achieved a program-record 22-2-2 season, advancing to both the CIF NorCal and CCS Finals while recording 13 shutouts.
Sweeney joined the Bellarmine College Preparatory soccer program for the 2025–2026 season as a member of the junior varsity coaching staff, continuing his work developing goalkeepers throughout the program.