Andrew Brody | |
Birth Date: | 3 May 1995 |
Birth Place: | Orlando, Florida, United States |
Height: | 5ft 10in[1] |
Position: | Defender |
Currentclub: | Real Salt Lake |
Clubnumber: | 2 |
Youthclubs1: | Real Salt Lake AZ |
Collegeyears1: | 2013–2015 |
College1: | Louisville Cardinals |
Collegecaps1: | 61 |
Collegegoals1: | 9 |
Years1: | 2014–2015 |
Clubs1: | Orlando City U-23 |
Caps1: | 15 |
Goals1: | 2 |
Years2: | 2016–2021 |
Clubs2: | Real Monarchs |
Caps2: | 101 |
Goals2: | 6 |
Years3: | 2019 |
Clubs3: | → Pinzgau Saalfelden (loan) |
Caps3: | 16 |
Goals3: | 4 |
Years4: | 2021– |
Clubs4: | Real Salt Lake |
Caps4: | 112 |
Goals4: | 2 |
Club-Update: | November 28, 2024 |
Andrew Brody (born May 3, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.
Brody spent his entire college career at the University of Louisville. He made a total of 61 appearances for the Cardinals and tallied 9 goals and 15 assists.[2]
While at college, Brody appeared for Premier Development League side Orlando City U-23 in 2014 and 2015.[3] [4]
He signed with Salt Lake's United Soccer League side Real Monarchs on November 15, 2015, ahead of the 2016 season.[5]
On July 12, 2019, Brody was loaned to Austrian third-tier side Pinzgau Saalfelden.[6]
Brody returned to Monarchs in July 2020.[7]
On September 25, 2020, it was announced that Brody would join Real Salt Lake's MLS roster as a homegrown player for the 2021 season.[8]
Brody made his debut for Real Salt Lake during their 2021 home opener on May 1, 2021, coming on as a substitute in the 30th minute for the injured Aaron Herrera. He recorded an assist five minutes later, crossing the ball to Damir Kreilach.[9]
Andrew's father is former soccer player and coach Scott Brody.[2] He was born in Florida where he attended Freedom High School[10]
Andrew Brody has developed a cult-like following amongst a small group of passionate RSL fans. These fans cheer his every touch of the ball and frequently "boo" players who have stolen Brody's rightful spot in the starting line-up. These fans show up for Brody in a variety of ways not the least of which is by composing songs[11] in his honor and applauding his great plays on Twitter.[12]