Bradford Jamieson IV facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Bradford Redder Jamieson IV | ||
| Date of birth | October 18, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Santa Monica United FC | |||
| LAFC | |||
| 2010–2011 | Cosmos Academy West | ||
| 2011–2013 | Chivas USA | ||
| 2013–2014 | LA Galaxy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2018 | LA Galaxy II | 56 | (10) |
| 2014–2019 | LA Galaxy | 42 | (4) |
| 2019 | → San Antonio FC (loan) | 19 | (5) |
| 2020 | Vendsyssel FF | 12 | (1) |
| 2021 | Hartford Athletic | 13 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012–2013 | United States U17 | 11 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | United States U20 | 15 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 31, 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of May 17, 2021 |
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Bradford Jamieson IV is an American professional soccer player. He was born on October 18, 1996. He plays as a forward or a left winger. These positions are usually at the front of the team. They help score goals.
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Early Life and Youth Soccer Journey
Bradford Jamieson was born in Los Angeles, California. He started playing soccer in a youth league called AYSO. He then moved on to play for club teams. These included Santa Monica United FC and LAFC/Cosmos. Later, he joined the Chivas USA Academy. He finished his youth career at the LA Galaxy Academy.
Awards and Big Decisions
Bradford was a very talented young player. He won the NSCAA "All-America" team award in both 2012 and 2013. This award recognizes top high school soccer players. He planned to play college soccer at UC, Berkeley. However, at age 17, he decided to become a professional player instead. He signed a contract with the LA Galaxy. This was a big step for him.
Bradford Jamieson's Professional Soccer Career
Starting Out as a Pro Player
In 2012, Bradford was invited to a special U.S. Soccer program. It was for players under 17 years old. He spent two years there, training and studying. During this time, he also trained with the main team at the USSF Chivas Academy. When he returned to Los Angeles, he joined the LA Galaxy academy. He got to train and play with the first team. This led to him signing a professional contract. He was still in high school when he started his pro career.
Playing for LA Galaxy
On February 20, 2014, Bradford signed a "homegrown player" contract. This meant he came up through the LA Galaxy's youth system. He first played for LA Galaxy II, which is the reserve team. His first game was on March 22, 2014. Later that year, on July 19, 2014, he made his debut for the main LA Galaxy team. He came into the game and quickly helped set up a goal.
Achievements with LA Galaxy
Bradford continued to play well for the reserve team. He was even a finalist for "Rookie of the Year" in 2014. That same year, the LA Galaxy won the MLS Cup. This is a major championship in American soccer. Bradford scored his first goal for the Galaxy on April 26, 2015. He faced some injuries in 2015, which limited his playing time. He left the LA Galaxy at the end of the 2019 season.
Moving to European and Other American Teams
After leaving LA Galaxy, Bradford moved to Denmark. He joined a team called Vendsyssel FF on January 31, 2020. He played 12 games for them and scored one goal. He left the club in August 2020. In March 2021, Bradford returned to the United States. He joined Hartford Athletic, another professional soccer team. He played 13 games for them and scored one goal.
Playing for the United States National Team
Bradford also played for the United States national youth teams. He started attending U-15 camps in high school. In 2011, he joined the U.S. Soccer residency program. He played for the U17 team in many tournaments around the world.
Representing the U20 National Team
After becoming a professional, Bradford joined the U20 national team. He helped his team qualify for the U20 World Cup in New Zealand. He scored a key goal against Trinidad and Tobago. At the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he scored a goal against the host country, New Zealand.
Honors and Awards
- MLS Cup: 2014 (with LA Galaxy)
- NSCAA "All America" team: 2012, 2013
- MLS Homegrown team: 2014, 2015, 2017
See also
In Spanish: Bradford Jamieson IV para niños
