Brandon Vincent Explained

Brandon Vincent
Birth Date:1 May 1994
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Height:1.8m (05.9feet)
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2008–2012
Youthclubs1:Real So Cal
Collegeyears1:2012–2015
Collegecaps1:80
Collegegoals1:13
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:Ventura County Fusion
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Portland Timbers U23s
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2018
Clubs3:Chicago Fire
Caps3:85
Goals3:3
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalteam1:United States
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Brandon Vincent (born May 1, 1994) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender for the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer. Vincent grew up playing in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy for Real So Cal.

Career

After spending four years with Stanford Cardinal at Stanford University, Vincent was drafted as the fourth overall pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by the Chicago Fire.[1] Chicago acquired the pick and General Allocation Money from NYCFC in exchange for Jack Harrison.[2] He was named to the MLS All-Star team in his first season. [3] On July 5, 2017, Vincent scored his first professional MLS goal against Portland Timbers.[4] On October 30, 2018, Vincent announced, via Twitter, his retirement from professional soccer.[5] [6]

International

On February 5, 2016, Vincent made his international debut for the United States, coming on as a halftime substitute against Canada.[7]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueDomestic CupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chicago Fire2016MLS260400000300
2017272201000302
2018321200000341
Career total853801000943

Notes and References

  1. News: Engelhardt. Jeff. Sorting Out The Madness: Fire draft Brandon Vincent & Jonathan Campbell. February 5, 2016. Hot Time in Old Town. January 14, 2016.
  2. News: Carlisle. Jeff. Chicago Fire pick Jack Harrison first in MLS SuperDraft, trade him to NYCFC. June 30, 2016. ESPN FC. January 14, 2016.
  3. Web site: Fire rookie Brandon Vincent named to MLS All-Stars. Dan Santaromita. July 3, 2017. www.nbcsports.com. 5 June 2019.
  4. Web site: Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire : 2017 MLS Match Preview. Steve Brisendine. July 3, 2017. Matchcenter.mlssoccer.com. 20 May 2019.
  5. Web site: Chicago Fire defender Brandon Vincent, 24, retires from Major League Soccer . . October 30, 2018 . 17 December 2021.
  6. Web site: Bogert . Tom . Chicago Fire's Brandon Vincent, 24, announces retirement . MLS.com . 17 December 2021.
  7. Web site: United States vs Canada. Int.soccerway.com.