Brendan Sullivan (soccer) explained

Brendan Sullivan
Collegeyears1:1993–1995
College1:Penn Quakers
Clubs1:Philadelphia Freedom
Clubs2:Carolina Dynamo
Clubs3:Connecticut Wolves
Clubs4:Boston Bulldogs
Clubs5:Long Island Rough Riders

Brendan Sullivan is an American soccer coach and former player.

Playing career

After attending St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Sullivan played college soccer for the Penn Quakers at the University of Pennsylvania.[1] [2]

Sullivan began his career with the Philadelphia Freedom, and played professionally for five seasons in the A-League, for the Carolina Dynamo, the Connecticut Wolves, the Boston Bulldogs and the Long Island Rough Riders.[3]

Coaching career

In August 2000 he joined the coaching staff at Villanova University, working alongside his father Larry and brother Bryan.[1] In 2009 he was assistant coach at St. Joseph's Preparatory School, before becoming the head coach of Germantown Academy in 2016.[4]

Personal life

Sullivan is married (to Heike, the daughter of Klaus Krippendorff), with four sons, including soccer players Quinn Sullivan and Cavan Sullivan.[3] [5] Sullivan is the son of soccer coach Larry Sullivan,[2] and the cousin of Chris Albright.[3]

Honouurs

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brendan Sullivan Joins Men's Soccer Staff. August 3, 2000. Villanova University.
  2. Web site: Sullivan family's pride at stake as Penn, 'Nova meet. the, Penn, Daily Pennsylvanian, Jane Havsy, The Daily. Pennsylvanian. www.thedp.com.
  3. Web site: Meet the Sullivans, America’s next big soccer family. May 17, 2023. Backheeled.
  4. Web site: GA soccer responding to new leader. September 6, 2016. The Chestnut Hill Local.
  5. Web site: Cavan Sullivan comes from an athletic family full of soccer players!. Muskan. Ghimire. May 15, 2024.