Bradford Jamieson IV explained

Bradford Jamieson IV
Fullname:Bradford Redder Jamieson IV[1]
Birth Date:18 October 1996
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Santa Monica United FC
Youthclubs2:LAFC
Youthyears3:2010–2011
Youthclubs3:Cosmos Academy West
Youthyears4:2011–2013
Youthclubs4:Chivas USA
Youthyears5:2013–2014
Youthclubs5:LA Galaxy
Years1:2014–2018
Clubs1:LA Galaxy II
Caps1:56
Goals1:10
Years2:2014–2019
Clubs2:LA Galaxy
Caps2:42
Goals2:4
Years3:2019
Clubs3:San Antonio FC (loan)
Caps3:19
Goals3:5
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Vendsyssel FF
Caps4:12
Goals4:1
Years5:2021
Clubs5:Hartford Athletic
Caps5:13
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:2012–2013
Nationalteam1:United States U17
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2014–2015
Nationalteam2:United States U20
Nationalcaps2:15
Nationalgoals2:5
Club-Update:October 31, 2021
Ntupdate:May 17, 2021

Bradford Redder Jamieson IV (born October 18, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a forward or left winger.

Youth

Bradford Jamieson was born in Los Angeles, California. He began his soccer career at AYSO, progressed to club soccer with Santa Monica United FC, LAFC/Cosmos which was absorbed by Chivas USA Academy and ended his youth career at the LA Galaxy Academy. Jamieson never played for his alma mater, Santa Monica High School, due to USSF Academy rules. He committed to play D1 soccer at UC, Berkeley in the Fall of his senior year, but later opted to sign a professional contract with the L.A. Galaxy, in the winter of his senior year, at age 17. Jamieson was the recipient of the NSCAA "All-America" team award in 2012 and 2013.[2]

Professional career

Early career

In the fall of 2012, Bradford Jamieson was invited to attend the U.S. Soccer U-17 residency program in Bradenton, Florida, where he would go on & complete four semesters. While a member of the residency program, Jamieson was also a member of the USSF Chivas Academy in Los Angeles. At Chivas, he was given the opportunity to train with the first team, with a nod from Chivas coaches, Robin Fraser and Greg Vanney. He returned to Los Angeles after two years of soccer and study in Bradenton, and joined the L.A. Galaxy academy for his senior year of high school. While an academy player, he was again given the opportunity to train and play with the first team. This led to appearances for the reserve team and ultimately, an MLS player contract offer from Head coach, Bruce Arena. In his senior year, Jamieson began his professional career balancing his academic studies, proms & a professional sports team locker room.[3]

LA Galaxy

On February 20, 2014, it was announced that Jamieson had signed a homegrown player contract with the LA Galaxy.[2] He then made his professional debut for the LA Galaxy II, the reserve side of the LA Galaxy, in the USL Pro on March 22, 2014, against Orange County Blues. On July 19, 2014, Jamieson made his MLS debut for the L.A. Galaxy first team Sporting Kansas City, coming off the bench replacing A. J. DeLaGarza in the 75th minute. Less than five minutes after coming on, Jamieson provided an assist to Robbie Keane, although the Galaxy could not complete their comeback as they lost 2–1.[4] Jamieson continued to play well for the USL side of the L.A. Galaxy developmental model, while graduating from high school & starting college classes. He would go on to be a 2014 finalist for USL pro "Rookie of the Year", in the Galaxy's inaugural year in the league. Jamieson continued to be an option on the bench for the first team, as they would go on to win the MLS cup that year.

Jamieson scored his first MLS goal for the Galaxy on April 26, 2015, in the ninth minute of a match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.[5] Hampered by injuries, Jamieson would complete 2015 with limited play.

Vendsyssel FF

Following his release from LA Galaxy at the end of the 2019 season, Jamieson moved to Danish 1st Division side Vendsyssel FF on January 31, 2020. He left the club at the end of his contract in August 2020.[6]

Hartford Athletic

In March 2021, Jamieson joined USL Championship side Hartford Athletic.[7]

International

Bradford began attending U.S. Soccer national team U-15 camps in his freshman year of high school. In the fall of 2011, as a sophomore, Jamieson was invited to attend the U.S. Soccer residency program in Bradenton, Fl. He would complete all four semesters at Bradenton, representing the U.S. at various tournaments worldwide. United States U17.[2] Bradford completed his first year as a professional soccer player and immediately began attending national team camps in preparation for the 2015 CONCACAF Championship(World Cup qualifiers)in Jamaica. A goal scored by Jamieson against Trinidad and Tobago in the 78th minute secured the team's advancement to the CONCACAF playoff for a U20 World cup berth in New Zealand. Jamieson was included in the squad for 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, where he scored against the hosts.[8]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueU.S. Open CupMLS CupCONCACAFTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
LA Galaxy II2014USL Pro20610216
2015USL7373
2016USL171171
2017USL Pro500050
2018USL8073
San Antonio FC2019USL19510205
USL Total7615207815
LA Galaxy2014MLS2020
2015MLS7100000071
2016MLS3000000030
2017MLS243310000274
2018MLS6021000081
Total42452495
Vendsyssel FF2020Danish 1st Division121------121
Career total1302072000013722

Honors

LA Galaxy

2014

References

[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 List of Players . 23 . . May 30, 2015 . June 1, 2015.
  2. Web site: LA Galaxy sign forward Bradford Jamieson IV to Homegrown Player contract. LA Galaxy. March 23, 2014. March 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140306210245/http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2014/02/la-galaxy-sign-forward-bradford-jamieson-iv-homegrown-player-contract. dead.
  3. Web site: LA Galaxy forward Bradford Jamieson IV named to roster for 2017 MLS Homegrown Game. July 12, 2017. Lagalaxy.com. January 21, 2018.
  4. Web site: Bradford Jamieson IV hoping to build on confident debut with LA Galaxy. LA Galaxy. July 19, 2014. June 9, 2015. June 10, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150610190714/http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2014/07/bradford-jamieson-iv-hoping-build-confident-debut-la-galaxy. dead.
  5. Web site: LA Galaxy draw with New York Red Bulls on the road, 1-1. LA Galaxy. April 26, 2015. May 3, 2015. April 28, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150428233720/http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2015/04/la-galaxy-draw-new-york-red-bulls-road-1-1. dead.
  6. https://www.vendsysselff.dk/vendsyssel-ff-forlaenger-med-to-og-siger-farvel-til-tre/ VENDSYSSEL FF FORLÆNGER MED TO – OG SIGER FARVEL TIL TRE
  7. Web site: HARTFORD ATHLETIC SIGNS FORWARD BRADFORD JAMIESON IV. Hartford Athletic. March 2, 2021. March 2, 2021. November 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211121235950/https://www.hartfordathletic.com/news_article/show/1149264. dead.
  8. Web site: Bradford Jamieson IV named to USMNT 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup Roster | LA Galaxy . June 28, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150630173010/http://m.lagalaxy.com/news/2015/05/bradford-jamieson-iv-named-usmnt-2015-fifa-u-20-world-cup-roster . June 30, 2015 .
  9. Web site: Bradford Jamieson IV - USMNT - US Mens Soccer Official Site. Ussoccer.com. January 21, 2018.
  10. Web site: U-20 MNT Earns Playoff Berth with 1-0 Win against Trinidad & Tobago at 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. Ussoccer.com. January 21, 2018.
  11. Web site: Gall strikes for three, U.S. earns first CU20 win. Concacaf.com. January 21, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180122072911/http://www.concacaf.com/article/gall-strikes-for-three-u-s-earns-first-cu20-win. January 22, 2018. dead.
  12. Web site: Bradford Jamieson IV named to U.S. U-20 roster for 2015 CONCACAF Championship. January 5, 2015. Lagalaxy.com. January 21, 2018.
  13. Web site: Galaxy's Bradford Jamieson IV named to U-20 World Cup team. Kevin. Baxter. Los Angeles Times. May 7, 2015. January 21, 2018.
  14. Web site: U-20 MNT Punches Ticket to Knock-Out Stage with 4-0 Win Over New Zealand. Ussoccer.com. January 21, 2018.
  15. Web site: Roster Announced for 2014 Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game - PRESS BOX. Pressbox.mlssoccer.com. January 21, 2018.
  16. Web site: Bradford Jamieson IV named to 2015 Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game roster. July 22, 2015. Lagalaxy.com. January 21, 2018.