Brandon Vincent
American soccer player
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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.
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Vincent playing for Chicago Fire in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 1, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Real So Cal | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Stanford Cardinal | 80 | (13) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Ventura County Fusion | 12 | (0) |
| 2015 | Portland Timbers U23s | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Chicago Fire | 85 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | United States | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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]
