Andy Rose facts for kids
Rose with Seattle Sounders FC
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Andrew Patrick Rose | ||
| Date of birth | 13 February 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Seattle Sounders FC (assistant) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2008 | Bristol City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009 | Seattle Wolves | 8 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Ventura County Fusion | 18 | (8) |
| 2012–2015 | Seattle Sounders FC | 91 | (5) |
| 2016–2017 | Coventry City | 33 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | Motherwell | 40 | (2) |
| 2019–2021 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 56 | (3) |
| Total | 246 | (22) | |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2022– | Seattle Sounders FC (assistant) | ||
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Andrew Patrick Rose, born on February 13, 1990, is a football coach and former professional player. He played as a midfielder. Andy was born in Australia but grew up in England. He played for youth teams at Bristol City. Later, he moved to the United States. He made his professional debut for Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders FC in 2012. After he stopped playing, Andy became an assistant coach for the same club in 2022.
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Playing Career
Early Years and College Soccer
Andy Rose was born in Australia to English parents. When he was young, his family moved to England. At age 14, he joined the youth academy at Bristol City. He played for their Under-18 team. Even though he was born in Australia, Andy is a British citizen.
From 2008 to 2011, Andy played college soccer at UCLA. He was a very good player there. In both 2010 and 2011, he was named to the All-Pac-10 Conference First Team. While in college, he also played for two USL Premier Development League teams. These were Seattle Wolves in 2009 and Ventura County Fusion in 2010 and 2011.
Starting as a Pro
In 2012, Real Salt Lake chose Andy in the MLS Supplemental Draft. But he was soon traded to Seattle Sounders FC. On March 13, 2012, the Sounders signed him to a professional contract.
Andy played his first game for the Sounders on May 5, 2012. They won 1–0 against the Philadelphia Union. In 2012, MLSSoccer.com ranked him as one of the top young players in MLS.
Playing in England and Scotland
In December 2015, Andy decided to move back to England. He joined Coventry City in January 2016. He signed a contract with them until June 2017.
After that, on June 13, 2017, Andy signed a one-year contract with Motherwell. This team plays in the Scottish Premiership. He signed another one-year contract with Motherwell on May 16, 2018.
Back to MLS
On December 10, 2018, Vancouver Whitecaps FC got Andy's rights from Seattle. He signed with the Whitecaps on the same day. He officially joined them for the 2019 season. Andy left the club on January 14, 2022.
Coaching Career
Andy Rose is also a skilled coach. He has a UEFA 'A' License and a UEFA Elite Youth 'A' License. He also earned a master's degree in sports management.
In 2021, while still playing for the Vancouver Whitecaps, he coached their Under-17 team. In January 2022, Andy joined Seattle Sounders FC as an assistant coach.
Personal Life
In 2013, Andy received his U.S. green card. This meant he was considered a local player for MLS teams.
In 2016, he married Ryan Bradley. She is the younger daughter of Bob Bradley. Bob Bradley is a famous football coach. He used to manage the United States men's national soccer team.
In November 2016, when he was 26, Andy was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Andy and his friend Jordan Morris are the only two athletes who played in MLS with this condition.
See also
In Spanish: Andy Rose para niños
