Brian Wright (soccer)

Brian Wright (born March 24, 1995) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward.

Brian Wright
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-03-24) March 24, 1995
Place of birth Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward, Winger
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Vermont Catamounts 80 (39)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Burlingame Dragons 7 (2)
2017–2019 New England Revolution 14 (1)
2017 → Tulsa Roughnecks (loan) 3 (0)
2019 → Birmingham Legion (loan) 26 (6)
2020 Birmingham Legion 16 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 4, 2020

Career

College and amateur

Wright spent his entire college career at the University of Vermont playing for its men's soccer team between 2013 and 2016. While at Vermont, Wright scored 39 goals and tallied 25 assists in 80 appearances while leading the Catamounts to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2015 and 2016.[1] He racked up numerous accolades including America East Conference Rookie of the Year in 2013, and was a three-time America East first team all-conference selection from his sophomore to senior years. Wright was also a multiple time NSCAA all-region selection, as well as a second team All-America selection in 2016 and was named a Hermann Trophy semifinalist.[2][3] Wright finished his UVM career second all-time in points with 103, second all-time in goals, and third all-time in games played while also setting the single season record for points with 40.

While at Vermont, Wright appeared for USL PDL side Burlingame Dragons during their 2016 season.[4]

New England Revolution

On January 13, 2017, Wright was selected in the first round (20th overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by New England Revolution.[5] On March 30, 2017, Wright was sent on loan to United Soccer League side Tulsa Roughnecks.[6] He made his professional debut on April 1, 2017 as a 60th-minute substitute during a 1-0 win against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.[7] Wright made his Revolution debut in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round with a start against the Rochester Rhinos in a 3-0 victory.[8] In the following US Open Cup fifth round matchup against D.C. United, Wright scored his first professional goal helping the Revolution to a 2-1 win in the competition.[9] On July 2, 2017, Wright made his MLS debut as a substitute in the 53rd minute in a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union.[10] Upon conclusion of the 2017 season, the Revolution would announce they would not exercise Wright's contract option for the 2018 season. However, he re-signed with the club on December 15, 2017.[11]

On 15 March 2019, Wright was loaned to USL Championship side Birmingham Legion FC. The loan is open-ended and allows the Revolution to recall Wright at any time.[12] Wright would have his option for the 2020 season declined by New England, ending his time with the club after three seasons.[13]

Birmingham Legion

Following his release from New England, Wright signed a permanent multi-year deal with Birmingham Legion.[14] He left Birmingham following the 2020 season.[15]

References
  1. "Ajax's Brian Wright awaits MLS SuperDraft, but won't wait long - Toronto Star". thestar.com.
  2. "UVM Athletics". www.uvmathletics.com.
  3. "Wright Named 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist".
  4. "Brian Wright". USL PDL.
  5. "New England picks UVM star Brian Wright in MLS draft".
  6. "Revolution's Turner and Wright heading to USL on loan".
  7. "Tulsa Roughnecks FC vs Rio Grande Valley FC". www.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  8. "Recap: Revs roll past Rochester Rhinos, 3-0, to advance to U.S. Open Cup Round of 16". 15 June 2017.
  9. "Recap: Revs advance past D.C. to book a date with Red Bulls in USOC quarterfinals". 29 June 2017.
  10. "Recap: Road woes continue as Revolution suffer 3-0 loss to Philadelphia Union". 2 July 2017.
  11. Panizo, Franco (2017-12-15). "Teal Bunbury, Andrew Farrell, Brad Knighton. re-sign with NE Revolution". www.mlssoccer.com.
  12. "Midfielder Zachary Herivaux, Forward Brian Wright Join Legion FC". BHMLegion.com. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  13. "Revolution Announce Year-End Roster Moves". New England Revolution. November 21, 2019.
  14. https://www.bhmlegion.com/news_article/show/1073076
  15. https://www.bhmlegion.com/news_article/show/1135330
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