Michael Brady

Michael Brady, a native of Coventry, England is a retired English-American soccer player who is an assistant coach for the Duke University men's soccer team. He previously coached the American University women’s soccer team. He played professionally, both indoors and out, in the United States. He also earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1984 and 1985.

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In 1981, Brady traveled from Coventry to Jacksonville, Florida for a trial with the Jacksonville Tea Men. On the advice of the coaching staff, he elected to attend college in the United States instead. After some thought, he chose American University, a private college located in Washington, D.C.. Brady spent four seasons with the AU Eagles as both a midfielder and forward. In 1985, the Eagles went to the championship match only to fall to UCLA in eight overtimes. Brady was a first team All American as a midfielder in 1983 and as a forward in 1985 and finished his career as the 1985. He was a second team All American in 1984, but his greatest honor came when he was named the 1985 SoccerAmerica college Player of the Year. He finished his collegiate career with 65 goals and 29 assists. He holds the season goal scoring record with 24 goals as a senior. In 1986, AU retired Brady’s jersey number, 14. While he had not yet completed his degree requirements, like many athletes, Brady left school to pursue a professional career. However, he would return and earn a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1992. In 2007, American University inducted Brady into its Athletic Hall of Fame.

Michael Brady (disambiguation)

Michael Brady is a retired U.S.-English soccer player, coach of the American University women’s soccer team.

Michael Brady may also refer to:

Michael Brady (baseball)

Michael J. Brady (born March 21, 1987) is a professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization.

He was born in Laguna Beach, California and attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. From 2006 to 2009, he attended the University of California (though he previously signed to attend Angelina Junior College), where he was an infielder. In 2006, he batted .167 in 12 at-bats and in 2007, he hit .271 with four home runs and 26 RBI in 47 games. The next year, he batted .241 with five home runs and 29 RBI in 55 games and during his senior year, he hit .260 with four home runs and 24 RBI in 49 games. The Florida Marlins drafted him as a shortstop in the 24th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, one pick ahead of pitcher Keith Butler.

Michael Brady (politician)

Michael D. Brady is an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He is a Brockton resident and a member of the Democratic Party.

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