Adin Brown
Encyclopedia
Adin Brown is an American
soccer player who is currently without a club.
in the run-up prior to the 2000 Summer Olympics
, Brown played college soccer
at the College of William and Mary
. In 1999, he became only the third goalkeeper in NCAA history (Tony Meola
and Brad Friedel
were the other two) to be named NCAA First Team All-American
twice.
then made Brown the third overall pick of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft
. Brown's pro career was not as solid as was expected due to various injuries. After sharing goalkeeping duties with David Kramer
in his rookie season (an injury which kept him from going to the Olympics), Brown was the principal of the deal that sent Carlos Valderrama from the Tampa Bay Mutiny
to Colorado. After only half of one season in Tampa, the Mutiny folded, leaving him exposed in the 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft
. Surprisingly, Brown's high contract kept him from being selected, although he eventually signed with the New England Revolution
a few days after the draft.
It was in New England that Brown had his best season in 2002; Brown won the starting job from Juergen Sommer
midway through the year and led the Revolution to the brink of winning the MLS Cup
. Call-ups (but no caps) to the senior national team and a solid 2003 followed, but so did more injuries. After the 2004 season and without a starting job, he signed with Aalesund on a free transfer.
On July 2, 2007, Brown made a number of great saves early in the game against Rosenborg
, and then he headed in the equalizer at the end of the stoppage time to tie the game 2-2. It was his first ever goal. In the next few seasons he spent most of his time being injured and was retired from the Aalesund squad after the season of 2009. Brown became a cult figure at Aalesund FK.
On February 23, 2010, Brown signed with Portland Timbers
in the USSF Division 2 Professional League
. He made his first appearance for the team on September 25, 2010 in Portland's penultimate game of the 2010 season, as a late replacement for an injured Matt Pyzdrowski
in a game against Crystal Palace Baltimore. Brown signed with the new Major League Soccer
expansion team Portland Timbers
on January 18, 2011
Following the 2011 season, the Timbers announced that they had declined a second year option on Brown's contract and he would not be brought back for the 2012 season.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who is currently without a club.
College
A highly-touted prospect and a starting goalkeeper for the United StatesUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in the run-up prior to the 2000 Summer Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
, Brown played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at the College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
The College of William & Mary in Virginia is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States...
. In 1999, he became only the third goalkeeper in NCAA history (Tony Meola
Tony Meola
Antonio Michael "Tony" Meola is an American former soccer goalkeeper who played for the United States national team at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, and from 1996 to 2006 played in Major League Soccer, the U.S. top soccer division, where he obtained multiple honors...
and Brad Friedel
Brad Friedel
Bradley Howard Friedel is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League....
were the other two) to be named NCAA First Team All-American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
twice.
Professional
The Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
then made Brown the third overall pick of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft
2000 MLS SuperDraft
The 2000 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:...
. Brown's pro career was not as solid as was expected due to various injuries. After sharing goalkeeping duties with David Kramer
David Kramer
David Kramer is a South African singer, songwriter, playwright and director, most notable for his musicals about the Cape Coloured communities, and for his early opposition to apartheid.-Early life:...
in his rookie season (an injury which kept him from going to the Olympics), Brown was the principal of the deal that sent Carlos Valderrama from the Tampa Bay Mutiny
Tampa Bay Mutiny
The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
to Colorado. After only half of one season in Tampa, the Mutiny folded, leaving him exposed in the 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft
2002 MLS Dispersal Draft
The 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft was held by Major League Soccer on January 11, 2002, following the contraction of the Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny to distribute the two teams' players that were not selected in the 2002 MLS Allocation Draft.-Round 1:...
. Surprisingly, Brown's high contract kept him from being selected, although he eventually signed with the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
a few days after the draft.
It was in New England that Brown had his best season in 2002; Brown won the starting job from Juergen Sommer
Juergen Sommer
Juergen Peterson Sommer is a former American soccer goalkeeper, who became the first American goalkeeper to play in the FA Premier League, when he suited up for Queens Park Rangers in 1995...
midway through the year and led the Revolution to the brink of winning the MLS Cup
MLS Cup
The MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
. Call-ups (but no caps) to the senior national team and a solid 2003 followed, but so did more injuries. After the 2004 season and without a starting job, he signed with Aalesund on a free transfer.
On July 2, 2007, Brown made a number of great saves early in the game against Rosenborg
Rosenborg B.K.
Rosenborg Ballklub is a Norwegian football club from the city of Trondheim, currently playing in the Norwegian Premier League. With 22 league titles and nine Norwegian Cup titles, the club is the most successful in Norway and has dominated Norwegian football since the start of the 1990s...
, and then he headed in the equalizer at the end of the stoppage time to tie the game 2-2. It was his first ever goal. In the next few seasons he spent most of his time being injured and was retired from the Aalesund squad after the season of 2009. Brown became a cult figure at Aalesund FK.
On February 23, 2010, Brown signed with Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
in the USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League was a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation in 2010 to last just one season. The twelve-team league was formed as a compromise between the feuding United Soccer Leagues and the North American Soccer League...
. He made his first appearance for the team on September 25, 2010 in Portland's penultimate game of the 2010 season, as a late replacement for an injured Matt Pyzdrowski
Matt Pyzdrowski
Matt Pyzdrowski is an American soccer player who currently plays for Ängelholm of Sweden's Superettan.-College and Amateur:...
in a game against Crystal Palace Baltimore. Brown signed with the new Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
expansion team Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
on January 18, 2011
Following the 2011 season, the Timbers announced that they had declined a second year option on Brown's contract and he would not be brought back for the 2012 season.