Brent Kallman
Brent Kallman (born October 4, 1990) is an American soccer player who plays for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United FC. His siblings Brian and Kassey are also professional soccer players. Brian formerly played for Minnesota United when the team competed in the North American Soccer League.
Kallman in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | October 4, 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Minnesota United | ||
Number | 14 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2012 | Creighton Bluejays | 78 | (3) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012 | Des Moines Menace | 6 | (2) |
2013–2016 | Minnesota United (NASL) | 40 | (1) |
2017– | Minnesota United | 67 | (2) |
2020 | → El Paso Locomotive (loan) | 5 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 2, 2021 |
Kallman is an accomplished poker player, having earned $193,192 in tournament poker. His best live cash is $62,110 on November 23, 2018 at the $3,500 WPT Seminole Rock N Roll Poker Open Main Event.[1]
Career
Kallman graduated from Woodbury High School in Woodbury, Minnesota. He was a multi-sport athlete, earning four letters in soccer, three in tennis, two in basketball and one in football.
College
Kallman attended Creighton University and played four seasons from 2009–2012, helping the program make back to back college cup appearances in 2011–12.
Professional
He signed his first professional contract with Minnesota United FC in May 2013.[2] He played for Minnesota United, splitting time between the reserves and full team until the 2016 season when he became a mainstay of the back line. In January 2017, Kallman was signed to United as they transitioned to MLS.
On August 15, 2020, Kallman moved on loan to USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive.[3]
References
- "Brent Kallman's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- "Gameday Notebook: Woodbury native Brent Kallman joins United FC".
- https://www.eplocomotivefc.com/news_article/show/1117652