Chris Brady Records Clean Sheet In Olympic Team Friendly Against Guinea
Chris Brady, the 20-year old starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire FC, recorded a clean sheet in the U.S. Men's Olympic Soccer Team's friendly against Guinea, earning the 3-0 victory.
Guinea attempted to press the USA aggressively, which generated a good number of chances for the Africans throughout the game. However, Chris and the USA defense kept Guinea at bay and did not concede.
This was the first match of the March international window for the USA as it prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be the first for the USA since 2008. The USA could face Guinea in its third group stage match at the Olympics if Guinea wins its upcoming international playoff against the fourth-place finisher from Asian qualifying.
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!
Isaiah Parente Signs With LA Galaxy II / Ventura County FC
Isaiah Parente has signed a professional contract with Ventura County FC in MLS NEXT Pro. Ventura County FC is the new name of L.A. Galaxy II.
Isaiah was a part of the Columbus Crew academy between 2015 and 2018. He later went on to play college soccer at Wake Forest University where he made 50 appearances. During 2019, he also appeared for USL League Two Side Flint City Bucks, who went on to win the league championship that year.
Isaiah was signed as a homegrown player by the Columbus Crew on January 11, 2021.
In 2022, Isaiah was named named in the MLS Next Pro Best XI, leading his team to the MLS NEXT Pro Championship.
In 2023, Isaiah was a member of the Columbus Crew side which won the MLS Cup, but the club did not pick up his option for 2024.
Isaiah then signed with Ventura County FC prior to the 2024 season and played all 90 minutes in his first match of the season.
Congratulations to Isaiah on signing with Ventura County FC!
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!
Jaylen Shannon Signs With Chicago Fire II
Mag Mile Sport's Jaylen Shannon has signed a professional contract with Chicago Fire II of MLS Next Pro.
Jaylen recently completed a decorated career at Western Michigan University. In 2023, he was a U.S. Soccer Coach's 2nd Team All-American, U.S. Soccer Coach's 1st Team All-West Region and the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year. Jaylen anchored a back line that was one of the best in the country, leading the team to a 17-1-4 record, losing a heartbreaker to Notre Dame in penalty kicks in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
"We are very excited to welcome Jaylen to the Fire," said Chicago Fire II Head Coach Ludovic Taillandier. "He is a player with a great mentality, and his skill set works well with what we are trying to build within our club. He will be a great addition to our roster," he continued.
Mag Mile Sport congratulations Jaylen on signing his first professional contract and looks forward to 2024 with Chicago Fire II!
15-Year Old Gio Villa Signs Pro Contract With Real Monarchs
Real Monarchs have signed 15-year old defender Gio Villa to a MLS Next Pro professional contract.
Gio joins the Monarchs from the Real Salt Lake Academy, where he appeared for the U15's during the 2022-2023 season before moving up to the U17's for the 2023-2024 season.
Gio has been a regular call-up to the youth national teams of the USA and Mexico, having most recently featured for the USA U15 Youth National Team which won the CONCACAF Championship in 2023. He made 9 appearances for the U15 Youth National Team and was called in to the 1st U16 Youth National Team camp of the season, last November in Carson, California.
Mag Mile Sport congratulates Gio on this wonderful achievement!
Mag Mile Sport's Jaylen Shannon Named Collegiate All-American
Mag Mile Sport's Jaylen Shannon has been named a 2nd team All-American by the U.S. Soccer Coaches Association.
Jaylen, from St. Joseph, Michigan, helped lead his college squad, the Western Michigan University Broncos, to 12 shutouts in regulation during the 2023 season, which was the 2nd most shutouts created in program history during a single season He also collected 3 assists. He was named the Defender of the Year in the Missouri Valley Conference and a 1st Team All-West Region selection.
Congratulations, Jaylen!
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!
Jaylen Shannon Signs With Mag Mile Sport
Jaylen Shannon has signed with Mag Mile Sport!
Jaylen, a native of St. Joseph, Michigan, just completed a standout career at Western Michigan University, which finished the 2023 season with a record of 17-1-4, losing a heartbreaker to Notre Dame in penalty kicks in the Sweet 16. In the 2023 season, Shannon was a key defender in WMU's 11 shutouts and started in all 22 of the team's matches on the season. For his efforts, he was named 1st Team All Missouri Valley Conference and the Conference Defender of the Year. He was also named to the U.S. Soccer Coaches All-West Region 1st Team.
In 2022, Jaylen started 20 matches and played a total of 1,730 minutes for WMU. He was named to the MAC All-Tournament Team, the All-MAC 2nd Team and to the U.S. Soccer Coaches All-West Region 3rd Team.
During his time at WMU, Jaylen played in 77 matches, starting 68 of them. Mag Mile Sport is thrilled to be working with Jaylen!
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!
Inter Miami II CF Exercises Option On Owen Finnerty
Mag Mile Sport Goalkeeper Owen Finnerty had his option for 2024 picked up by Inter Miami II CF.
After a standout collegiate career at the University of Michigan and Michigan State, Owen went undrafted out of college. Shortly after the draft, however, he was signed by Inter Miami II on a one-year deal.
During the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Season, Owen played the most minutes out of any goalkeeper on the roster. His hard work and dedication to his craft has earned him another year in Miami.
Congratulations to Owen and good luck in the 2024 season!
Josh Penn Signs With Mag Mile Sport
Josh Penn, an attacking midfielder, has signed with Mag Mile Sport.
A Chicago native, Josh was a standout at Indiana University in his lone season there in 2019, making the All-Big Ten Second Team and All-Big Ten Freshman Team. He started all 22 games for the Hoosiers and was second on the team in total points.
He then signed a professional deal with USL Championship side Indy Eleven, becoming the youngest player to ever sign a pro deal for the club (at 18 years old).
In 2021, Josh was selected by Inter Miami CF with the 10th overall pick in the MLS Superdraft. He spent time with Inter Miami and the Chicago Fire before signing with Portland Timbers 2 ahead of the 2023 season, where he appeared in 25 games (starting 17), scored 4 goals and had 2 assists.
Josh has also represented the USA at the youth levels, particularly with the U19 and U20 teams.
Mag Mile Sport welcomes Josh to the family!
Gio Villa Called In To First USA U16 National Team Camp Of Season
Gio Villa, a 15-year old defender/midfielder for Real Salt Lake, has been called in to the first U16 Youth National Team Camp of the season.
The team will hold its first training camp from November 12-19 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Gio was a key member of the U15 Youth National Team squad that won the USA’s 1st CONCACAF Boys’ U15 Championship in the Dominican Republic, concluding a strong tournament with a 4-2 win against Mexico in the tournament final.
Mag Mile Sport wishes its sincere congratulations to Gio!
Chris Brady Called In To Second U.S. Olympic Team Camp
