Brian McBride: Biography, Facts and Career
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Brian Robert McBride (born June 19, 1972) is an American former soccer player who played as a forward for Columbus Crew, Fulham and Chicago Fire. He is the sixth-highest all-time leading goalscorer for the United States national team. For much of his career, he played in United States with stints in both Germany and England. During his time at Fulham, McBride became a fan favorite, as well as team captain. He was eventually voted "Player of the Season" two times. After leaving the club, they renamed the sports bar at Craven Cottage McBride's in his honor.
== Early career ==
=== Youth and high school === Born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, McBride played youth soccer for the Arlington Aces, as well as varsity soccer at Buffalo Grove High School, under coach John Erfort, where he led the Bison to the Illinois state championship in 1988, his junior year. During a playoff game against Fremd, McBride broke his nose in the first half, but came back into the game to score the game-winning goal. In his four years in high school, he scored 80 goals, 33 as a senior despite playing his senior season as a defender. In the regional final, during McBride's senior season, against Stevenson High School...
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- Full name: Brian McBride
- Born: 1972-06-19
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q314366
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Brian McBride was born on 1972-06-19.
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