Blake Brettschneider
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Blake Brettschneider | ||
| Date of birth | April 11, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Lilburn, Georgia, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | South Carolina Gamecocks | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | Atlanta Silverbacks U23's | 12 | (2) |
| 2009–2010 | Atlanta Blackhawks | 12 | (1) |
| 2011 | D.C. United | 15 | (1) |
| 2012 | New England Revolution | 17 | (2) |
| 2013 | Rochester Rhinos | 25 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008 | United States U20 | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 7, 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals as of August 5, 2012 | |||
Blake Brettschneider (born April 11, 1989) is an American retired soccer player, who is currently an attorney.
Youth
Brettschneider played soccer for the University of South Carolina. In 2010, he led the team with 7 goals and 10 assists.[1] While at the University of South Carolina, he also played in the USL Premier Development League for both the Atlanta Silverbacks U23's and the Atlanta Blackhawks.
Professional
Brettschneider was selected by D.C. United with the third pick in the second round of the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft.[2] He signed a contract with the team on March 3, 2011,[3] and made his professional debut on April 3, 2011, in a 4–1 loss to the Colorado Rapids.[4] Brettschneider scored his first career goal on June 11, 2011, in a 4–2 loss against San Jose Earthquakes.[5]
Brettschnider was released by United on February 3, 2012.[6] On March 6, 2012, he signed as a free agent with New England Revolution. He scored his first Revolution goal on May 5 against Real Salt Lake.[7] The strike was nominated for MLS Goal of the Week.[8] He was released by New England following the 2012 season.[9] Brettschnider was picked up by the Rochester Rhinos of the USL Pro league.
International
In 2008 Brettschneider participated in the United States U-20 men's national soccer team player pool camp,[1] but did not feature in any games.