Bryce Alderson facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bryce Alderson | ||
| Date of birth | February 5, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010 | Portugal FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 | 11 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Charleston Battery (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Fortuna Düsseldorf II | 15 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | Canada U17 | 13 | (0) |
| 2012– | Canada U23 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 16, 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 22, 2012 |
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Bryce Alderson is a Canadian soccer player. He was born on February 5, 1994. Bryce played as a midfielder for different teams. He also represented Canada in international youth tournaments. He stopped playing professional soccer in 2017.
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Bryce Alderson's Club Journey
Bryce Alderson started his soccer journey with a team called Portugal FC. This team was part of the Canadian Soccer League Reserve Division. A reserve division is where younger or developing players get to play.
Playing for Vancouver Whitecaps FC
In 2011, Bryce joined Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23. This is a team for players under 23 years old. He played so well that he got to play in two matches for the main Whitecaps FC team. This was in the 2011 MLS Reserve Division.
On November 17, 2011, it was announced that Bryce would join the senior team. The senior team is the main professional team. He played his first game in a pre-season match. A pre-season match is a game played before the regular season starts. The Whitecaps won that game 2–1 against the University of Victoria Vikes. Bryce left the Vancouver Whitecaps on November 14, 2014.
Moving to Germany
In May 2015, Bryce moved to Germany. He joined a team called Fortuna Düsseldorf II. This team plays in a league called the Regionalliga West.
Retirement from the Game
Bryce Alderson announced that he was stopping his professional soccer career in 2017. He had several ankle injuries, which made it hard for him to keep playing.
Playing for Canada: International Soccer
Bryce Alderson was a very important player for Canada's youth national teams.
Leading the U-17 Team
He was the captain of the Canadian Under 17 team. A captain is the leader of the team on the field. Bryce led his team in two big tournaments. These were the 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship and the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup. These are major international competitions for young players.
Awards and Recognition
Bryce also won an important award. On December 12, 2011, he was named the Canadian U-17 Player of the Year. This was the second year in a row he won this award! He received 39.6% of the votes from people who chose the winner.
Joining the U-20 and U-23 Teams
Bryce was also called to join the Canadian U-20 team. This was in December 2011. It was part of their training for a big tournament in 2013. He also joined the Canadian U-23 team. This team played in the 2012 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. This tournament helps teams qualify for the Olympics. Bryce started his first game against El Salvador in this competition.
Awards and Achievements
Individual
- Canadian U-17 Player of the Year: 2010, 2011
