Chris Brady Called Into U.S. Men's Olympic Team Training Camp
This call up comes off the heels of one of the most remarkable comebacks in Chicago Fire history, where the Fire scored 3 goals in the last 20 minutes of the game to beat CF Montreal 4-3. The Fire went down 2-0 in the first behalf behind 2 penalty kicks, but fought back and tied the game with a goal from Kellyn Acosta from the Fire's own half - which was assisted by Chris.
This is not the first time that Chris has been called in to the Olympic Team training camp, as he was called in two prior camps. Chris was also instrumental in helping the USA qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, as he was the starting goalkeeper for the USA in the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championships and was voted the best goalkeeper in the tournament. By winning the tournament, the USA qualified for the Paris Summer Olympics.
Mag Mile Sport congratulates Chris for another call up to the Olympic Team camp!
Will Perkins Signs With Union Omaha
Will Perkins has signed his first professional contract with USL League One side Union Omaha.
Will is coming off his final collegiate season with Western Michigan University after transferring there from Michigan State University, where he played for 4 seasons.
In his last college season, Will was part of Western Michigan's squad that won both the regular season and playoff tournament in the Missouri Valley Conference. He was named to the all-conference second team. A very athletic player, Will excels on both sides of the ball, as a tenacious defender and a dangerous attacker from the back.
Union Omaha is one of, if not the, best teams in the USL League One. It had the best regular season record and won the USL League One playoffs in 2021, and had the best regular season record again in 2023. Will makes an exciting addition to an already talented squad.
Mag Mile Sports congratulates Will on signing his first professional deal!
Chris Brady Named Top MLS Prospect By Top Drawer Soccer
Mag Mile Sport's Chris Brady, the 19 year-old starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire, has been named by Top Drawer Soccer as the Top Prospect in Major League Soccer.
It's the second straight year that Chris has been named MLS's top prospect. Chris had an outstanding 2023 season, starting over 30 matches for the Fire and leading the team in minutes played. He was named the club's Defensive Player of the Year. On the international stage, he was named in multiple U23 USYNT camps and is in the mix for a spot on the USA Olympic Team for Paris 2024.
Congratulations to Chris on being named the MLS's top prospect!
Antonio Gomez Signs With Austin FC II
Antonio Gomez, a defender from Las Vegas, Nevada and California Baptist University, has signed his first professional contract with Austin FC II.
Antonio was invited to Austin FC's preseason and appeared in multiple preseason matches with the 1st team squad. His performances earned him a guaranteed contract with Austin FC II.
Mag Mile Sport congratulates Antonio on signing his first professional contract!
Antonio Gomez Signs With Mag Mile Sport
Mag Mile Sport has signed Antonio Gomez to an agency contract!
Antonio is a 6’2” defender from Las Vegas who was a standout at California Baptist University, where he led the team in total minutes played in each of his 4 seasons there. He was also named to the WAC All-Tournament Team in 2022, was All-WAC Second Team in 2021, and WAC All-Freshman Team in 2021. He also excelled in the classroom, as he was named WAC All-Academic Team in 2021.
Antonio has been training with MLS club Austin FC this preseason and has appeared in multiple preseason matches for the squad.
Welcome to Mag Mile Sport, Antonio!
Goalkeeper.com's Exclusive Interview With Chris Brady
Recently, Goalkeeper.com sat down with Mag Mile Sport's Chris Brady for an exclusive interview. The MLS's youngest regular starting goalkeeper discussed pathways, pressure, and navigating personal relationships as a young soccer player.
Read the full article here:
https://goalkeeper.com/news-and-media/exclusives/post/chris-brady-exclusive-interview
Maggy Henschler Signs With Mag Mile Sport
Maggy Henschler has signed with Mag Mile Sport!
Maggy is a defender from Janesville, Wisconsin who recently graduated from the University Kentucky after a decorated collegiate career. Maggy began at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where in 3 years there, she quickly made a name as a defense stalwart. In 2019, she was the only freshman on the team to start all 20 matches. She played 1,700 minutes and was a key member of Milwaukee's defense, which led the Horizon League with a .49 goals against average and 12 shutouts. For her efforts, she was named to the Horizon League All-Freshman Team.
In the Covid-shortened 2020 season, Maggy led Milwaukee's defense to just 6 goals-against on the year and 8 shutouts. She registered 7 points and was named to the 2020 Horizon League Academic Honor Roll.
In 2021, she started all 21 matches for Milwaukee, leading a defense that led the nation with a .374 goals against average. She registered 8 points and made the Horizon League All-Tournament Team.
In 2022, Maggy continued her collegiate career at the University of Kentucky, where she continued her stellar defense play. She played and started in 17 matches, scored 3 goals and played 1,346 minutes in her first season in the SEC. She was named to the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.
In 2023, Maggy was named to the SEC Preseason Watchlist. She led a defense that was 2nd in the SEC in goals against average, conceding only 12 goals in 19 matches. She started and played 18 matches and played 1,550 minutes. She played the full 90 minutes in 14 matches, including all 10 SEC regular season contests. Maggy was also impressive off the pitch, as she was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team.
Mag Mile Sport welcomes Maggy to the family and congratulates her on being the first female athlete signed to the agency!
Will Perkins Signs With Mag Mile Sport
Will Perkins has signed with Mag Mile Sport!
Will is a dynamic defender who spent his final collegiate season as a key member of one of the best defenses in the country at Western Michigan University, which finished the 2023 season as the Missouri Valley Conference Champions and lost in penalty kicks to the #2 ranked team in the country, Notre Dame, in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Will played in 21 games (starting all 21), for a total of 1,695 minutes, notching 1 goal and 6 assists on the season. His outstanding play earned him a spot on the All-MVC Second Team.
In 2022, Will was one of the captains at Michigan State University where he played in 14 games (starting 13). He tied for 2nd on the team in scoring with 3 goals and 4 assists.
In the Fall of 2021, Will was again one of the captains at Michigan State and started all 17 games. He ended the season with 2 goals and 2 assists, which was 4th on the team in total points.
In the Spring of 2021, Will was one of 7 Michigan State players to appear in all 11 games, starting all but 1.
Welcome to Mag Mile Sport, Will!
Marc Torrellas Signs With Mag Mile Sport
Marc Torrellas has signed with Mag Mile Sport!
Marc, a native of Barcelona, Spain, was the captain of Loyola University Chicago during the 2023 season, his final with the school. He ended his career as one of the greatest players in Loyola soccer history. A proven leader in the Loyola midfield, Marc started all 15 games this season, playing over 1,281 minutes. He was named Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference. He was also named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team for the second straight year.
In 2022, Marc started all but one contest for Loyola and played 1,472 minutes. He was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All District Team and was a United Soccer Coaches Second Team Scholar All-American.
In the Fall of 2021, Marc received United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Second Team honors while also being named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team. He started all 16 matches for Loyola, played in 1,452 minutes out of a possible 1,523.
In his debut season with Loyola in the Spring of 2021, Marc appeared in all 13 games, starting 12 matches. He was named Second Team All-Missouri Valley Conference and finished the year with a team high 5 assists, second overall in the Valley.
Welcome to Mag Mile Sport, Marc Torrellas!
Phoenix Rising FC Exercises Option On Eddie Munjoma
Fresh off winning the USL Championship Title with Phoenix Rising FC, Eddie Munjoma had his 2024 option picked up by the club.
In 2023, Eddie made a name as one of the key performers at Phoenix Rising. He appeared in 36 matches, starting 27 of them. His 2,551 total minutes ranked him 8th overall on the squad. He was a key contributor to the club, especially during their playoff run to the USL Championship Title.
We congratulate Eddie on this achievement and wish him the best in the 2024 season!
Chris Brady Called In To Second U.S. Olympic Team Camp
Eddie Munjoma Wins USL Championship Title With Phoenix Rising
Eddie Munjoma, a defender with Phoenix Rising FC, won the USL Championship title with their penalty shootout victory over the Charleston Battery last night.
In a thrilling match, Phoenix Rising tied the score at 1-1 with a 90th minute goal from John Stenberg before claiming the victory, 3-2, in the penalty shootout.
The win gave Phoenix its first USL Championship in club history. It won each of its playoff matches on the road this season, a first in USL Championship playoff history.
On the season, Eddie appeared in 36 matches, starting 27 of them and playing 2,551 minutes. He also scored 2 goals.
Mag Mile Sport extends its sincere congratulations to Eddie and the entire Phoenix Rising Club!
Chris Brady Named Chicago Fire’s Defensive Player Of The Year
Chris Brady, the 19-year old starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire FC, was named the club’s 2023 Defensive Player of the Year today.
Chris led the team in starts (30) and minutes played (2,640). He became just the 3rd GK in club history to be named the Defensive Player of the Year, joining Fire legends Zach Thornton and Sean Johnson. He recorded 8 clean sheets on the season, which is 6th most in club history. He became the 2nd youngest GK in MLS history to record a clean sheet and the 2nd teenager in MLS history to record 3-straight clean sheets. He was also the only GK to be named to the 22 Under 22 List by BodyArmor, which ranked the 22 best players in MLS under 22 years of age.
Chris was also called in to the U.S. Olympic team camp as it prepares for the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Games.
It was quite a rookie season for Chris and the future is very bright for this talented GK. Congratulations Chris Brady!
Chris Brady Starts In Olympic Team Victory Against Japan
Chris Brady, the 19-year old starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire, started in goal for the U.S. Youth National Team in its victory over Japan on October 17, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The match was the culmination of a training camp for the U.S. team as it prepares for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. The USA won the match 4-1.
Chris was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. when it qualified for the Olympics in 2022. He will now return to the Chicago Fire in advance of their last game of the regular season, away at New York City FC on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Chris Brady Named to BODYARMOR's 22 Under 22 List
Chris Brady, the 19-year old starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire FC, was voted as one of the top players in MLS under the age of 22. Brady was ranked number 17 on the list, and was the only goalkeeper on this list.
In his first full season as the starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire, Chris has appeared in 29 regular season matches, starting in all 29. He has 8 shutouts on the season, which ranks 7th in the league, despite playing less matches than those ahead of him. His 8 shutouts also tie him with current Chicago Fire goalkeeping coach Zach Thornton and Matt Lampson for 6th most in a single season in club history. Also with 91 saves on the season, Chris has recorded the most saves in a single season since 2014.
Chris signed his first professional contract at 16 years old. He was voted the best goalkeeper at the 2022 CONCACAF U20 Championship held in Honduras, leading the USA to its third-straight CONCACAF title, its first Olympic berth since 2008 and a trip to the 2023 FIFA Under 20 World Cup. He did not allow a single goal during the 4-game knockout stage, only allowed 2 goals in his 6 starts, and was ultimately named the best goalkeeper in the tournament.
Congratulations to Chris on this great achievement!
Chris Brady Called Into U.S. Olympic Team Training Camp
Chris Brady, the 19-year old starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire, has been called up into the U.S. Men’s Olympic National Team for its upcoming training camp before the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Chris was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. Under 20 Youth National Team which won the CONCACAF U20 Championship in 2022. By winning the tournament, the USA qualified for the 2024 Olympics, which are being held in Paris. Chris won the Golden Glove Award at the CONCACAF Championships, given to the top goalkeeper in the tournament. He did not allow a single goal during the 4-game knockout stage and in his 6 starts in the tournament, he only allowed 2 goals in 508 minutes in goal.
This season with the Chicago Fire, Chris has posted 8 clean sheets. In his 4th career start, he became the 2nd youngest goalkeeper in MLS history to record a clean sheet, and the 2nd teenager in MLS history to record 3-straight clean sheets.
This is the 1st time since 2008 that the USA has qualified for the Olympics. During this training camp, the squad will take on Mexico on October 11 and Japan on October 17.
Chris Brady Selected To MLS Team Of The Matchday For Matchday 32
Chris Brady Becomes Second Teen In MLS History To Record 3 Straight Clean Sheets
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, the Chicago Fire FC beat Toronto FC 1-0 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. This win was Chicago's third win in a row, after previously beating Nashville (1-0) and Montreal (3-0).
With their shutout win over Toronto, Chicago Fire FC Goalkeeper Chris Brady became only the second teenager in MLS history to record three straight clean sheets. Only Gabriel Slonina has done it before.
The victory over Toronto was also the fourth clean sheet for Chris in his last five matches. He now has six clean sheets for the season.
Chris is also sixth in MLS in total saves, with 67 on the season. This is despite him having played at least 2 less matches than his counterparts.
The Chicago Fire's next match is on August 20, 2023 against Orlando City at Soldier Field.
Eddie Munjoma Named to USL Championship Team Of The Week
Congratulations to Eddie on this great achievement!
Chris Brady Signs Multi-Year Endorsement Deal With West Coast Goalkeeping
West Coast Goalkeeping outfits many other talented goalkeepers, including US National Team Goalkeeper Matt Turner, Stefan Frei of the Seattle Sounders, Tim Melia of Sporting Kansas City, and Thierry Zoreaux from AFC Richmond.