| Bret Halsey | |
| Birth Date: | 1 June 2000 |
| Birth Place: | Sterling, Virginia, United States |
| Position: | Right-back, defensive midfielder |
| Currentclub: | FC Cincinnati |
| Clubnumber: | 15 |
| Youthclubs1: | Loudoun Soccer |
| Collegeyears1: | 2018–2020 |
| College1: | Virginia Cavaliers |
| Collegecaps1: | 31 |
| Collegegoals1: | 1 |
| Years1: | 2019 |
| Clubs1: | Northern Virginia United |
| Caps1: | 3 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs2: | Real Salt Lake |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs3: | Real Monarchs |
| Caps3: | 22 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2022 |
| Clubs4: | → Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan) |
| Caps4: | 4 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2023– |
| Clubs5: | FC Cincinnati 2 |
| Caps5: | 20 |
| Goals5: | 1 |
| Years6: | 2023– |
| Clubs6: | FC Cincinnati |
| Caps6: | 31 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | August 31, 2024 |
Bret Halsey (born June 1, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati.
Halsey played high school soccer at Potomac Falls High School, where he was a Second Team All-Conference selection, as well as playing club soccer at Loudoun Soccer Club. With Loudoun, Halsey helped the under-16 boys team secure the club's first national title.[1] [2]
In 2018, Halsey attended the University of Virginia to play college soccer. In three seasons with the Cavaliers, Halsey made 31 appearances, scoring one goal and tallying two assists.[3] In his sophomore and junior seasons, he was named to the ACC All-Tournament team.[3]
In 2019, Halsey also played in the NPSL for Northern Virginia United, where he made three appearances.[4]
On January 19, 2021, it was announced Halsey would leave college early and sign a Generation Adidas contract, allowing him to enter the 2021 MLS SuperDraft.[5]
On January 21, 2021, Halsey was selected 7th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.[6]
Halsey made his professional debut on July 9, 2021, starting for Salt Lake's USL Championship side Real Monarchs in a 3–1 loss to El Paso Locomotive.[7]
On August 9, 2022, Halsey signed on loan with Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the remainder of the USL Championship season.[8] [9]
Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Salt Lake.[10] Following his release from Salt Lake, Halsey signed with MLS Next Pro side FC Cincinnati 2.[11] He signed a short-term deal to join the FC Cincinnati first team roster on March 24, 2023.[12] On July 1, 2023, Halsey made the permanent move to Cincinnati's MLS roster.[13]
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