Brian McBride facts for kids
McBride in 2006
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| Full name | Brian Robert McBride | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 19, 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||
| College career | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1993 | Saint Louis Billikens | 89 | (72) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1994 | Milwaukee Rampage | 18 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1996–2003 | Columbus Crew | 161 | (62) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | → Preston North End (loan) | 9 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | → Everton (loan) | 8 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2008 | Fulham | 140 | (33) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Chicago Fire | 59 | (18) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Wembley | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 413 | (137) | |||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | United States Olympic (O.P.) | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1993–2006 | United States | 96 | (30) | ||||||||||||||||
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Brian Robert McBride (born June 19, 1972) is a famous American former soccer player. He played as a forward, scoring many goals for teams like Columbus Crew, Fulham, and Chicago Fire. He is one of the top goal scorers for the U.S. national team.
Brian McBride spent most of his career playing soccer in the United States. He also played for a while in Germany and England. When he played for Fulham, he became a favorite among fans and was even made team captain. He was voted "Player of the Season" twice. After he left Fulham, the sports bar at their stadium, Craven Cottage, was named McBride's in his honor.
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Early Soccer Days
High School Achievements
Brian McBride was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He played soccer for his high school team, Buffalo Grove High School. In 1988, during his junior year, he helped his team win the Illinois state championship.
In one playoff game, Brian broke his nose in the first half. But he came back to score the winning goal! During his four years in high school, he scored an amazing 80 goals. He even played as a defender in his senior year and scored 33 goals. In a regional final, he played as a goalkeeper and stopped four penalty kicks. He then scored the winning goal himself in extra time.
College Career
Brian McBride had a fantastic college soccer career at Saint Louis University from 1990 to 1993. He played in 89 games and set school records for goals (72), assists (40), and total points (184).
He was named an All-American player in 1992 and 1993. He was also named the Most Valuable Player of the Great Midwest Conference three years in a row. After being a versatile player in college, Brian decided to become a striker (a forward who scores goals) when he turned professional.
Playing for Clubs
Milwaukee Rampage
Before joining a major league, Brian McBride played briefly for the Milwaukee Rampage. In just 18 games, he scored 17 goals and made 18 assists. He played alongside Tony Sanneh there.
Years later, Brian and Tony teamed up for a memorable goal at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Tony passed the ball into the box, and Brian scored. Brian later joked that it was a play they had practiced "a thousand times" when they were teammates with the Milwaukee Rampage.
VfL Wolfsburg in Germany
In 1994, Brian McBride moved to Germany to play for VfL Wolfsburg. At that time, Wolfsburg was in the German Second Division. It was a place where many American players, like Chad Deering and Claudio Reyna, got a chance to play in Europe.
Brian found it tough to get playing time and score goals there. However, one of his two goals helped Wolfsburg win against Bayern Munich's reserve team in a cup game. Wolfsburg reached the final, but Brian did not play in it. After the season, Brian decided to return to the United States to play in the new Major League Soccer.
Columbus Crew
Brian McBride returned to America in 1996 for the very first season of Major League Soccer. He was the first player chosen in the MLS Inaugural Draft. He played eight years for the Columbus Crew, scoring 62 goals and making 45 assists in 161 league games.
In 2005, he was named to the MLS All-Time Best XI, which means he was considered one of the best players in MLS history. In 2011, the Crew honored Brian by making him the first member of their "Circle of Honor."
Loan Spells in England
While playing for Columbus, Brian McBride had two short periods playing for teams in England. The first was in 2000 with Preston North End. Brian played well, but he had to miss some games after having a blood clot removed from his arm. This happened after a hard collision in his first game with Preston.
Two years later, in 2003, Premier League club Everton needed help. Their manager, David Moyes, remembered Brian's success at Preston. Brian scored four goals in eight games for Everton, including one in his very first game. He made good friends with players like Leon Osman during his short time there.
Fulham F.C.
In January 2004, Premier League club Fulham bought Brian McBride. He played 18 games in the second half of the 2003–04 season, scoring five goals. He continued to be a key player for Fulham, scoring many goals each season.
Brian was Fulham's top scorer in the 2006–07 season with twelve goals. These goals helped Fulham stay in the Premier League. In August 2007, he was made Fulham's captain.
On August 18, 2007, Brian dislocated his kneecap while scoring a goal against Middlesbrough. He returned to play in January 2008 and scored his first goal after the injury against Everton in March 2008.
Brian won Fulham's Player of the Year award in 2007 and again in 2008. He was so popular that in June 2009, the club renamed a bar at their stadium "McBride's" in his honor. On May 28, 2008, Brian announced he would leave Fulham to return to the United States.
Chicago Fire
After leaving Fulham, Brian McBride wanted to finish his career playing for a team in his hometown, Chicago. On July 30, 2008, the Chicago Fire traded for the right to sign him.
He made his debut for the Fire on August 16, 2008. Brian scored his first goal for the Fire against Houston Dynamo. He also scored in the MLS Playoff Eastern Conference Championship against his former club, the Columbus Crew. However, Chicago lost that game.
Brian scored nine goals during the 2009 season. On September 3, 2010, he announced that he would retire after the 2010 MLS season. In his final match, Brian scored his 80th career goal in MLS before leaving the field to a standing ovation.
Wembley F.C.
In June 2012, Brian McBride joined Wembley for their FA Cup campaign. He was one of several famous former professional players, like Ray Parlour and Martin Keown, who came out of retirement to play for the team. They were knocked out of the competition after a replay game.
Playing for the U.S. National Team
Brian McBride was a very important player for the United States national team. He played in 96 games and scored 30 goals for his country. He first played for the national team in 1993.
He played in three FIFA World Cup tournaments: 1998, 2002, and 2006. He scored goals in the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, becoming the first American player to score in two different World Cups. He was the only American to score in the 1998 tournament. Overall, Brian has scored three World Cup goals, which is one of the highest for an American player.
At the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Brian was hit in the face by an Italian player and needed stitches. After the tournament, he announced his retirement from international soccer on July 26, 2006.
In 2008, Brian briefly returned to international play. He was one of three older players chosen for the U.S. team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He served as captain for the team.
After Playing Soccer
Coaching and Management
Brian McBride started the Brian McBride Soccer Academy in Lake Zurich, Illinois, to help young players.
In January 2020, Brian McBride was named the general manager of the U.S. men's national team. This means he helps manage the team and its players.
Honors and Awards
Brian McBride received many awards and honors throughout his career:
Columbus Crew
- U.S. Open Cup: 2002
United States
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2002
Individual Awards
- MLS All-Star: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
- MLS 50/50 Club (for players with 50+ goals and 50+ assists)
- MLS Goal of the Year Award: 1998
- CONCACAF Gold Cup MVP (Most Valuable Player): 2002
- CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Shoe (top scorer): 2002
- MLS Fair Play Award: 2003
- MLS 10th Anniversary Team
- Fulham Player of the Year: 2005, 2006
- Chicago Fire Team Player of the Year: 2009
- Chicago Fire Golden Boot (top scorer): 2009
- National Soccer Hall of Fame: 2014
See also
In Spanish: Brian McBride para niños
