American Soccer Legend & Sports Executive; Former U.S. Men's National Team General Manager; U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee

Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Brian McBride Biography

Brian McBride is recognized as a leading American soccer player whose career includes Major League Soccer, the English Premier League, and international competition. McBride played collegiate soccer at St. Louis University, where he set career records for goals, assists, and total points. He earned the title of Most Valuable Player of the Great Midwest Conference and a spot on the All-Conference first team for three consecutive seasons, as well as being named a two-time All-American.

McBride was the first pick in the inaugural MLS Draft and played for Columbus Crew SC and Chicago Fire, scoring 80 regular season goals over 11 MLS seasons. He was named to the MLS All-Time Best XI, and Columbus Crew honored him as the first member of its Circle of Honor.

McBride also played seven seasons with English professional teams, including five seasons with Fulham in the English Premier League, where he scored 41 goals. He served as team captain for Fulham and earned the Player of the Season award twice, becoming the first American to receive the honor in consecutive seasons at a top-flight European club.

Internationally, McBride played 95 matches for the United States, including 25 World Cup qualifiers and nine World Cup games. He scored goals in victories over Portugal and Mexico at the World Cup and became the only American to score in two different World Cups. His honors include the CONCACAF Gold Cup MVP and Golden Shoe, five MLS All-Star selections, and induction into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame.

After retiring from professional play, McBride worked as a television analyst for FOX and ESPN and served as general manager of the U.S. Men's National Team. He later became general manager of Brooklyn Football Club, overseeing sporting operations for both men's and women's teams, including roster construction, technical staffing, performance analytics, and player development. McBride's career spans playing, broadcasting, and soccer administration, reflecting a longstanding commitment to the growth of American soccer.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Brian McBride Videos

Brian McBride's 2014 National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Speech

Brian McBride's 2014 National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Speech

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    Brian McBride is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Hall of Fame, Soccer, Sports Coaching, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting
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