Brandon Miller (soccer)

Brandon Kristopher Miller (born December 26, 1989 in Charlotte, North Carolina) is an American soccer player, currently playing for Charlotte Independence in the United Soccer League.

Brandon Miller
Personal information
Full name Brandon Kristopher Miller
Date of birth (1989-12-26) December 26, 1989
Place of birth Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Charlotte Independence
Number 33
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 Indiana Invaders 1 (0)
2012–2015 Rochester Rhinos 26 (0)
2016 Orange County Blues 17 (0)
2017 Harrisburg City Islanders 25 (0)
2018– Charlotte Independence 53 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 4, 2020

Playing career

Rochester Rhinos

In December 2011, Miller started is professional career signing with the Rochester Rhinos in the USL Pro.[1] After several seasons playing backup, Miller had a breakout season in 2015. Earning 24 appearances, Miller set USL records in both shutouts (13) and goals-against average (0.54). His achievements earned him the 2015 USL Goal Keeper of the Year Award.[2]

Orange County Blues

Ahead of the 2016 season, Miller signed with Orange County Blues FC.[3] Miller helped the Blues return to the playoffs, but they did not reach the Western Conference finals for a second consecutive season.

Harrisburg City Islanders

In March 2017, Miller moved back to the USL Eastern Conference and joined the Harrisburg City Islanders.[4] Miller established himself as first choice keeper, but the City Islanders struggled to gain form in 2017 finishing 11th in the Eastern Conference.

Charlotte Independence

In January 2018, Miller returned to Charlotte signing with Charlotte Independence.[5]

Achievements

References
  1. "Miller signs with Rochester Rhinos". UNCW Sports. December 22, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. "Rochester's Miller Named Goalkeeper of the Year". USLsoccer.com. October 26, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  3. Anthony Merced (December 22, 2015). "USL Goalkeeper of the Year Brandon Miller Joins OC Blues". Empire of Soccer. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  4. Nicholas Murray (March 21, 2017). "2017 USL Preview: Harrisburg City Islanders". USLsoccer.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  5. James Thomas (January 1, 2018). "Independence welcome home USL Goalkeeper of the Year". Charlotte Independence. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
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