Brandon Miller (soccer)

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Brandon Miller
Personal information
Full name Brandon Kristopher Miller
Date of birth (1989-12-26) December 26, 1989 (age 31)
Place of birth Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 Indiana Invaders 1 (0)
2012–2015 Rochester Rhinos 26 (0)
2016 Orange County Blues 17 (0)
2017 Harrisburg City Islanders 25 (0)
2018–2021 Charlotte Independence 67 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 4, 2021

Brandon Kristopher Miller (born December 26, 1989 in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a retired American soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.

Playing career[]

Club[]

Rochester Rhinos[]

In December 2011, Miller started is professional career signing with the Rochester Rhinos in the USL Pro.[1] After several seasons playing backup, Miller had a breakout season in 2015. Earning 24 appearances, Miller set USL records in both shutouts (13) and goals-against average (0.54). His achievements earned him the 2015 USL Goal Keeper of the Year Award.[2]

Orange County Blues[]

Ahead of the 2016 season, Miller signed with Orange County Blues FC.[3] Miller helped the Blues return to the playoffs, but they did not reach the Western Conference finals for a second consecutive season.

Harrisburg City Islanders[]

In March 2017, Miller moved back to the USL Eastern Conference and joined the Harrisburg City Islanders.[4] Miller established himself as first choice keeper, but the City Islanders struggled to gain form in 2017 finishing 11th in the Eastern Conference.

Charlotte Independence[]

In January 2018, Miller returned to Charlotte signing with Charlotte Independence.[5] In December 2021, Miller announced his retirement from playing professional soccer.[6]

Achievements[]

  • United Soccer League
  • Championship
    • Winners : 2015
  • USL Regular Season
    • Winners: 2015
  • Eastern Conference
    • Winners (Playoffs): 2015
    • Winners (Regular season): 2015

References[]

  1. ^ "Miller signs with Rochester Rhinos". UNCW Sports. December 22, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. ^ "Rochester's Miller Named Goalkeeper of the Year". USLsoccer.com. October 26, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  3. ^ Anthony Merced (December 22, 2015). "USL Goalkeeper of the Year Brandon Miller Joins OC Blues". Empire of Soccer. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  4. ^ Nicholas Murray (March 21, 2017). "2017 USL Preview: Harrisburg City Islanders". USLsoccer.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  5. ^ James Thomas (January 1, 2018). "Independence welcome home USL Goalkeeper of the Year". Charlotte Independence. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "A Charlotte native and "icon" of professional soccer retires, but his fight for representation continues".

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