Brandon Miller (soccer) explained

Brandon Miller
Fullname:Brandon Kristopher Miller
Birth Date:26 December 1989
Birth Place:Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Position:Goalkeeper
Collegeyears1:2008–2011
College1:UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Years1:2010
Clubs1:Indiana Invaders
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2012–2015
Clubs2:Rochester Rhinos
Caps2:26
Goals2:0
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Orange County Blues
Caps3:17
Goals3:0
Years4:2017
Clubs4:Harrisburg City Islanders
Caps4:25
Goals4:0
Years5:2018–2021
Clubs5:Charlotte Independence
Caps5:67
Goals5:0
Pcupdate:November 4, 2021

Brandon Kristopher Miller (born December 26, 1989, in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a retired American soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.

Playing career

Club

Rochester Rhinos

In December 2011, Miller started is professional career signing with the Rochester Rhinos in the USL Pro.[1] After several seasons playing backup, Miller had a breakout season in 2015. Earning 24 appearances, Miller set USL records in both shutouts (13) and goals-against average (0.54). His achievements earned him the 2015 USL Goal Keeper of the Year Award.[2]

Orange County Blues

Ahead of the 2016 season, Miller signed with Orange County Blues FC.[3] Miller helped the Blues return to the playoffs, but they did not reach the Western Conference finals for a second consecutive season.

Harrisburg City Islanders

In March 2017, Miller moved back to the USL Eastern Conference and joined the Harrisburg City Islanders.[4] Miller established himself as first choice keeper, but the City Islanders struggled to gain form in 2017 finishing 11th in the Eastern Conference.

Charlotte Independence

In January 2018, Miller returned to Charlotte signing with Charlotte Independence.[5] In December 2021, Miller announced his retirement from playing professional soccer.[6]

Achievements

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miller signs with Rochester Rhinos. UNCW Sports. December 22, 2011. February 16, 2018.
  2. Web site: Rochester's Miller Named Goalkeeper of the Year. USLsoccer.com. October 26, 2015. February 16, 2018.
  3. Web site: USL Goalkeeper of the Year Brandon Miller Joins OC Blues. Anthony Merced. Empire of Soccer. December 22, 2015. February 16, 2018. July 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713102944/http://www.empireofsoccer.com/goalkeeper-brandon-miller-43291/. dead.
  4. Web site: 2017 USL Preview: Harrisburg City Islanders. Nicholas Murray. USLsoccer.com. March 21, 2017. February 16, 2018.
  5. Web site: Independence welcome home USL Goalkeeper of the Year. James Thomas. Charlotte Independence. January 1, 2018. February 16, 2018. February 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180220092650/http://www.charlotteindependence.com/news_article/show/881733. dead.
  6. Web site: A Charlotte native and "icon" of professional soccer retires, but his fight for representation continues.