Midfielder
Brad Davis
5' 11"
Biography of USMNT World Cup soccer player Brad Davis.
Caps: 17
An MLS veteran with multiple team MVP awards and All-Star recognition, Brad Davis brings ample experience whether playing as a traditional midfielder or on the wing. His biggest USMNT moment was converting the penalty kick that beat Panama for the 2005 Gold Cup. As a member of the Houston Dynamo, Brad was part of one of the league’s great dynasties, winning the 2006 and 2007 MLS Cups. Davis reemerged on the USMNT scene during qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, playing a key role in the successful campaign. He joined Sporting Kansas City for 2016, announcing his retirement at the end of the season.
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USMNT Experience
2014
Started against Korea on Feb 1 and Mexico on Apr 2. Named to the final World Cup roster. Started against Azerbaijan on May 28th and Turkey on June 1st. Started against Germany in the World Cup on June 26th.
2013
Returned to the National Team for the Jan 29th game against Canada. Subbed on in the second-half in the World Cup Qualifier against Mexico on Mar 26th and the friendly against Germany on Jun 2nd. Subbed on in the second-half against Panama on Jun 11 and against Honduras on Jun 18. Subbed on in the second-half against Panama on Oct 15.
2010
Played in the January friendly against Honduras where he had an assist and against El Salvador in February.
2008
Started against Sweden on Jan 19th.
2005
Part of the US squad that won the Gold Cup, making his debut in the 4-1 win over Cuba. Converted the penalty that made the US Gold Cup champions.
Professional Experience
2016
Joined Sporting Kansas City in January.
2015
A switch to the Western Conference and an 8th-place finish with the Dynamo.
2014
Finished 8th in the Eastern Conference with Houston.
2013
Started 25 of 26 games for the Dynamo in a season where they made the semifinals.
2012
Played in 34 games for Houston starting all of them. Runners-up for the MLS Cup.
2011
Helped Houston reach MLS Cup final, missed game because of injury.
2010
Finished third in MLS with 12 assists, adding five goals in 27 games.
2009
Tied for the MLS assist lead with 12, playing in 26 games for Houston. Scored in the All-Star game against Everton.
2008
Scored three goals in 26 appearances.
2007
After a strong start to the season, he missed 13 games before returning to factor in the Dynamo's second MLS Cup. Had the assist on the winning goal.
2006
Moved with the club to Houston where he had 11 assists. Won the MLS Cup.
2005
Traded to the Earthquakes where he made the All-Star team.
2004
A regular starter for the Burn, scoring two goals in 29 games.
2003
Traded to Dallas, where he scored six goals.
2002
Strong rookie season as a member of the MetroStars, playing in 24 games.
Youth and College
Played two seasons for the University of St Louis.
