Chris Brady (soccer)

Christopher Brady (born March 3, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL League One club Forward Madison, on loan from Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire.

Chris Brady
Personal information
Full name Christopher Brady
Date of birth (2004-03-03) March 3, 2004
Place of birth Naperville, Illinois, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Chicago Fire
Number 34
Youth career
2017–2020 Chicago Fire
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Chicago Fire 0 (0)
2020–2021 → Forward Madison (loan) 9 (0)
National team
2019 United States U15 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 5, 2021

Club career

Born in Naperville, Illinois, Brady joined the Chicago Fire in 2017, playing with the youth academy.[1] On March 24, 2020, Brady signed a homegrown player deal with the Fire, joining the club's first team in Major League Soccer.[2]

Forward Madison (loan)

On July 24, 2020, Brady was loaned to USL League One club Forward Madison.[3] He made his professional debut for the club on August 23 against Orlando City B, starting in a 3–1 victory.[4]

On November 13, 2020, following the 2020 season, Brady was named as the USL League One Young Player of the Year.[5] In eight matches, Brady recorded three cleansheets throughout his loan.[5]

The next season, Brady returned to Forward Madison on June 11, 2021, on loan.[6] Similar to the previous season, Brady would split his training with both Forward Madison while returning to the Chicago Fire occasionally.[7] A day later, on June 12, Brady made his return debut for the club against the Richmond Kickers. He earned the cleansheet in the 0–0 draw, including saving a one-on-one opportunity against the Kickers' Emiliano Terzaghi.[7]

International career

On January 25, 2019, Brady was selected into the United States under-15 side that would participate in the CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.[8]

Career statistics
As of match played June 12, 2021[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chicago Fire 2020 Major League Soccer00————00
Forward Madison (loan) 2020 USL League One80————80
2021 USL League One10————10
Total 90000090
Career total 90000090

Honours

Individual

References
  1. "Chris Brady USSDA Profile". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
  2. McCraney, Patrick (March 24, 2020). "Chicago Fire sign goalkeeper Chris Brady to Homegrown deal". Hot Time in Old Town. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  3. McCraney, Patrick (July 24, 2020). "Chicago Fire FC loans Monis, Rodriguez and Brady to Forward Madison FC". Hot Time in Old Town. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  4. "Forward Madison 3–1 Orlando City B". Soccerway.
  5. D. Milewski, Todd (November 13, 2020). "Forward Madison goalkeeper Chris Brady gets postseason award from USL League One". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  6. McCraney, Patrick (June 11, 2021). "Chicago Fire GK Chris Brady heads back to Forward Madison on loan". Hot Time in Old Town. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  7. Milewski, Todd D (June 13, 2021). "Newcomer Chris Brady makes key early save in Forward Madison FC's goalless draw with Richmond". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  8. "Clint Peay selects 28-player U.S. U-15 Boys National Team roster". SoccerWire.
  9. Chris Brady at Soccerway
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