Aris Briggs Explained

Aris Briggs
Fullname:Aris Zustra Briggs
Birth Date:9 November 1996
Birth Place:Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2012–2014
Youthclubs1:Concorde Fire
Collegeyears1:2018–2020
College1:Georgia State Panthers
Collegecaps1:53
Collegegoals1:27
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Greenville FC
Caps1:8
Goals1:1
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Real Monarchs
Caps2:19
Goals2:3
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Indy Eleven
Caps3:12
Goals3:2
Club-Update:October 17, 2022

Aris Zustra Briggs (born November 9, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward.

Career

Youth

Briggs played with the Concorde Fire academy team, where he scored 5 goals in 35 appearances.[1]

College and amateur

In 2018, Briggs attended Georgia State University to play college soccer. Briggs spent three seasons with the Panthers, making 53 appearances and earning All-Sun Belt First Team honors in each season, including Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year in 2019 and 2020. Briggs finished his college career as the 9th all-time scorer in Georgia State University history with 27 goals.[1]

In 2019, Briggs also played in the NPSL with Greenville FC,[2] scoring a single goal in 9 appearances over the regular season and playoffs.[3]

Professional

On January 21, 2021, Briggs was selected 61st overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.[4] On April 9, 2021, Briggs signed with Salt Lake's USL Championship side Real Monarchs.[5]

He made his professional debut on May 8, 2021, appearing as an 87th-minute substitute during a 2–2 draw with San Antonio FC.[6] He scored his first professional goal on June 30, 2021, netting in a 3–2 win over New Mexico United.[7]

On December 10, 2021, Indy Eleven announced Briggs would join them ahead of the 2022 USL Championship season.[8] He left Indy Eleven following their 2022 season.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aris Briggs - 2020 - Men's Soccer. Georgia State University.
  2. Web site: Aris Briggs.
  3. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  4. Web site: RSL Selects Aris Briggs from Georgia State University | Real Salt Lake.
  5. Web site: Real Monarchs Sign MLS SuperDraft Pick Aris Briggs | Real Salt Lake.
  6. Web site: San Antonio FC vs. Real Monarchs SLC - May 8, 2021 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  7. Web site: Real Monarchs SLC vs. New Mexico United - June 30, 2021 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  8. Web site: Cochran Highlights Trio of Signings for Indy Eleven. 10 December 2021.
  9. Web site: Indy Eleven Announces First Roster Moves in Preparation for 2023 Season.