Michael Bradley (soccer)

Michael Bradley (born July 31, 1987 in Princeton, New Jersey) is an American soccer player, who currently plays defensive midfielder for the MetroStars of Major League Soccer.

Related Topics:
July 31 - 1987 - Princeton - New Jersey - Soccer - Defensive midfielder - MetroStars - Major League Soccer

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Bradley attended the Bradenton Academy, the United States's dedicated facility for the training of its Under-17 national team for four semesters, from the Fall of 2002 to the Spring of 2004.

Related Topics:
Bradenton Academy - National team

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Before leaving Bradenton, Bradley signed a Project-40 contract with MLS, turning professional at the age of 16, and entering the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. In the draft, Bradley was selected 36th overall by the MetroStars, a team coached by his father, Bob Bradley.

Related Topics:
Project-40 - 2004 MLS SuperDraft - Bob Bradley

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Bradley did not see any playing time in his rookie 2004 season, missing a lot of time with injury, but gained a starting spot in 2005.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~