Brian West (soccer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brian West | ||
| Date of birth | June 10, 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | LaGrange, Georgia, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1997 | Virginia Cavaliers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2003 | Columbus Crew | 132 | (18) |
| 1998 | → MLS Pro-40 (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2004–2008 | Fredrikstad FK | 53 | (12) |
| International career | |||
| 2000–2002 | United States | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Brian West (born June 10, 1978, in LaGrange, Georgia) is a former American soccer player. He played as a striker during his career.
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Brian West's Soccer Journey
Starting in College Soccer
Brian West began his soccer journey playing college soccer. He played for the University of Virginia for two years. After his second year, he decided to join Major League Soccer (MLS). He was one of the first players to join through the "Project-40" program. This program helped young players move from college directly into professional soccer.
Playing for Columbus Crew
West then played for the Columbus Crew team for six years. During his time with the Crew, he scored 18 goals in league games. He also helped his teammates score by making 29 assists. An assist is when a player helps set up a goal for another player.
Education and Moving to Norway
Brian West was also dedicated to his education. He became the first Project-40 player to finish college. He earned his degree in Information Systems from Ohio State University. After the 2003 season, he left MLS. He then moved to Norway to play soccer there.
Life After Soccer
Brian West later retired from playing soccer. This was due to injuries he had. He now lives in Fredrikstad, Norway. He works in the stock market, which involves buying and selling parts of companies.
Playing for His Country
Representing the United States
Brian West also played for the US national team. He made his first appearance for the team on April 26, 2000. This game was against the Russian national team.
His Last International Match
His last game playing for the United States was on April 3, 2002. This match was a 1–0 win at home against the Mexican national team. He played a total of 7 games for his country.
Awards and Achievements
Club Trophies
Brian West won several important trophies with his clubs:
- Columbus Crew
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup: He won this cup with Columbus Crew in 2002. This is a major soccer tournament in the United States.
- Fredrikstad FK
- Norwegian football cup: He won the Norwegian Cup with Fredrikstad FK in 2006. This is a big cup competition in Norway.
More About Brian West
- Brian West articles on Yanks Abroad
