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Michael Bradley (soccer)

American soccer player (born 1987)


American soccer player (born 1987)

FieldValue
nameMichael Bradley
imageUSMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago (48124871022) (cropped).jpg
captionBradley with the United States at the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup
fullnameMichael Sheehan Bradley
birth_date
birth_placePrinceton, New Jersey, United States
height
positionCentral midfielder
youthclubs1Chicago Sockers
youthyears22002–2004
youthclubs2IMG Academy
years12004–2005
clubs1MetroStars
caps130
goals11
years22006–2008
clubs2Heerenveen
caps255
goals215
years32008–2011
clubs3Borussia Mönchengladbach
caps376
goals310
years42011
clubs4→ Aston Villa (loan)
caps43
goals40
years52011–2012
clubs5Chievo
caps535
goals51
years62012–2014
clubs6Roma
caps641
goals62
years72014–2023
clubs7Toronto FC
caps7258
goals716
totalcaps498
totalgoals45
nationalyears12002–2004
nationalteam1United States U17
nationalcaps16
nationalgoals10
nationalyears22004
nationalteam2United States U18
nationalcaps21
nationalgoals20
nationalyears32004–2007
nationalteam3United States U20
nationalcaps38
nationalgoals31
nationalyears42008
nationalteam4United States U23
nationalcaps44
nationalgoals40
nationalyears52006–2019
nationalteam5United States
nationalcaps5151
nationalgoals517
manageryears12023–2024
managerclubs1Stabæk (assistant)
manageryears22025
managerclubs2New York Red Bulls II
manageryears32026–
managerclubs3New York Red Bulls
currentclubNew York Red Bulls (head coach)
medaltemplates

Michael Sheehan Bradley (born July 31, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player who is currently the head coach of the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.

The son of soccer coach Bob Bradley, Michael began his professional career in Major League Soccer with the MetroStars in 2004. He then spent several years in Europe, playing in the Dutch Eredivisie with Heerenveen, German Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach, English Premier League with Aston Villa, and Italian Serie A with both Chievo and Roma. He returned to MLS with Toronto FC in 2014, making over 300 total appearances and lifting the MLS Cup as captain in 2017, before retiring with the club in 2023.

A former captain of the United States national team, Bradley made over 150 international appearances between his senior debut in 2006 and 2019. He was selected to the squad for several major tournaments, including five CONCACAF Gold Cups and two FIFA World Cups, winning two of the former. He was also a member of the sides that finished runners-up at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and reached the semi-finals of the Copa América Centenario.

Early life

Bradley was born in Princeton, New Jersey, son to Bob Bradley, former coach of the United States national team and Los Angeles FC. While his father was the head soccer coach at Princeton University, the family lived in Pennington, New Jersey.

Michael spent his teenage years in Palatine, Illinois while his father coached the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer (MLS), and he grew up playing for Sockers FC, who went to the 2002 National Championships and finished third. He later attended the United States Under-17 Men's National Team Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida – the dedicated facility for the training of the under-17 national team – for four semesters, from 2002 to 2004. As a child, he idolized Roy Keane, a renowned midfielder for Manchester United and the Republic of Ireland.

Club career

MetroStars

Before leaving Bradenton, Bradley signed a Project-40 contract with MLS, turning professional at the age of sixteen, and entered the 2004 MLS SuperDraft, where he was selected thirty-sixth overall by the MetroStars, who at the time were coached by his father. Bradley did not see any playing time in his rookie season, missing out with a foot injury, but went on to gain a starting spot in 2005, playing 30 out of 32 matches for the Metro. Just weeks after his father was fired as the club's coach, he headed in his first professional goal in a victory over Chivas USA on the last day of the 2005 season, sending the team to the playoffs.

SC Heerenveen

In January 2006, Bradley became the youngest MLS player to ever be sold when he was transferred to Heerenveen for $250,000 and a portion of any sell-on fee. His first start for the Dutch club came on April 16, 2006, in a match against AZ. He found success early, earning five starts and helping the club to a coveted UEFA Cup spot in his first half-season. Upon the retirement of Paul Bosvelt after the 2006–07 season, Bradley took the veteran's starting place in central midfield. Bradley scored sixteen Eredivisie goals and twenty in all competitions during the 2007–08 season.

In January 2008, Bradley broke the record for the most goals scored in a single season by an American soccer player playing in a European first division, which was previously held by Brian McBride with his thirteen goals for Fulham in the Premier League. On January 26, 2008, Bradley extended his record to eighteen, with sixteen league goals.

Borussia Mönchengladbach

2008–2011

On August 31, 2008, Bradley signed a four-year deal with Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach for an undisclosed fee. It was later revealed that Bradley had agreed to a switch to English club Birmingham City on the condition that the club retained its Premier League status. However, they did not and he made his Gladbach debut on September 20 in a loss against Hertha Berlin. On November 15, 2008, Bradley scored his first goal for Mönchengladbach against Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich with an eighty-first minute equalizing header. The game ended 2–2.

Early in the 2009–10 season, Bradley was briefly suspended after an argument with manager Michael Frontzeck over playing time. However, the two later reconciled and Bradley re-established himself as a starter with the club before assisting a goal against Bayern Munich with a one-touch volley pass, and scoring the winning goal on a low free kick against Hannover 96. On January 30, 2011, Aston Villa of the Premier League confirmed via their official website that they were in talks to sign Bradley on a loan deal until the end of the 2010–11 season.

Loan to Aston Villa

Bradley completed the loan deal to Aston Villa on January 31, 2011. Bradley was paraded in front of the fans at Villa Park on February 5 before kick off of the Premier League match against Fulham. On February 12, Bradley made his Aston Villa debut, coming on in the second half after Jean Makoun was sent off. It was said that Bradley would not join Villa on a permanent basis after Alex McLeish declined to extend his contract. He made only three Premier League appearances and one FA Cup appearance.

Chievo

Bradley joined Italian Serie A club Chievo on August 31, 2011. He made his Chievo debut on September 18, coming on in the second half for Paolo Sammarco. He has been nicknamed "The General" by the local fans. Bradley scored his first goal in Italian soccer in a 3–2 victory over Catania on April 7 to take his side up to ninth in the league standings.

Roma

On July 16, 2012, Bradley joined Roma, signing a four-year contract for a transfer fee of €3.75 million. The following day, he made his debut for Roma as a starter in a 2–1 pre-season victory against Austrian Bundesliga club Rapid Wien, going head-to-head with fellow U.S. international Terrence Boyd. On July 25, Bradley scored his first goal for his new club in a friendly against Liverpool at Fenway Park in Boston. On August 19, Bradley scored his second pre-season goal against Greek club Aris. On August 26, Bradley made his league debut as a starter for Roma in their 2–2 draw against Catania; he picked up the assist in Roma's game-tying goal in the 90th minute. On October 7, in his first game back after a month-long groin injury, Bradley scored his first goal for the Giallorossi in Roma's 2–0 win over Atalanta.

In late January 2013, Bradley received praise from freelance writer for ESPN.com Michael Cox, stating that Serie A were choosing midfielders like Bradley who "epitomize[d] the new breed of Serie A midfielder, who's all about energy and hard running, rather than the typical number 10." On May 26 of that year, Bradley started in midfield for Roma as the club fell 1–0 to Rome rivals Lazio in the final of the Coppa Italia.

On September 6, Bradley was sidelined due to an injury he suffered on national team duty against Costa Rica. He returned to action for Roma on October 27, where he scored a goal against Udinese, the only goal either side scored during the match.

Toronto FC

Bradley playing for Toronto in 2015

On January 9, 2014, Roma announced the sale of Bradley to Toronto FC of Major League Soccer for $10 million. As part of the transfer, the two clubs agreed to a partnership including two friendly matches at BMO Field over six years, and a player development program for Toronto FC players at Roma's training facility.

Bradley made his debut with Toronto in their season opener at Seattle Sounders FC on March 15, 2014, the game ended in a 2–1 away victory with both goals coming from newly acquired Jermain Defoe. He scored his first goal for Toronto three weeks later on April 5 against the Columbus Crew, a game which ended in a 2–0 away victory.

He was named captain prior to the 2015 season.

Bradley captained and scored once for Toronto FC in the 2016 Eastern Conference Finals in a derby against Montreal Impact in which Toronto won on an aggregated score of 7–5, to take Toronto FC to the MLS Cup Final for the first time in their history. On December 10, 2016, Toronto lost the final at home to Seattle Sounders FC 5–4 in penalty shoot-out following a goalless draw after extra-time in which Seattle had no shots on target; Bradley missed Toronto's second penalty.

The arrival of Spanish playmaker Victor Vázquez in midfield at the beginning of the 2017 season saw less of a burden placed on Bradley and star forward Sebastian Giovinco to create goalscoring opportunities for Toronto; furthermore, Greg Vanney's switch in tactics from a 4–4–2 diamond to a 3–5–2 formation often saw Bradley occupy more of a supporting role in midfield, which left the Spaniard free to take on the majority of playmaking duties, although the midfield duo often switched positions and effectively shared the team's defensive and creative responsibilities, forming a notable partnership throughout the season. On June 27, Toronto defeated Montreal 2–1 at home in the second leg of the 2017 Canadian Championship final to capture the title for the second consecutive season, edging Montreal 3–2 on aggregate. On September 30, 2017, Bradley won his first Supporters' Shield with a 4–2 home win over New York Red Bulls, to clinch top of the league with the most points that season. On December 9, 2017, Bradley helped Toronto defeat Seattle 2–0 in the 2017 MLS Cup at BMO Field, to lift the title for the first time in the club's history, and complete an unprecedented domestic treble.

After a 2–1 home loss to Guadalajara on April 18, in the first leg of the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League Finals, Toronto managed a 2–1 away win in the return leg on April 25, which took the match straight to penalty shoot-out; Bradley missed the decisive spot kick as Toronto lost the shoot-out 4–2.

On March 2, 2019, Bradley scored a brace for Toronto in their 3–1 win away against Philadelphia Union to kick off Toronto FC's regular Major League Soccer season. He made his 200th appearance for the club on November 10, a 3–1 away defeat to Seattle Sounders in the 2019 MLS Cup Final.

At the beginning of 2020, he had ankle surgery and was expected to miss a significant portion of the season. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic interrupting the MLS season, he only missed two games and was able to return upon the league restart in the MLS is Back Tournament.

In 2022, Bradley scored a brace against Charlotte FC in a 4–0 home win that saw the debuts of Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, both of whom assisted on Bradley's goals. The performance led Bradley to be voted MLS Player of the Week.

On October 17, 2023, Bradley announced that he would retire from professional soccer following Toronto FC's season-ending match held four days later.

International career

In May 2006, Bradley was brought into the United States national team's training camp prior to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. While not a member of the World Cup squad or an alternate, Bradley was on the roster for the three send-off friendlies played before the tournament. He earned his first cap in the May 26 match against Venezuela in Cleveland.

In late 2006, Bob Bradley, Michael's father, was hired as head coach of the national team, and Michael would establish himself as a key player for the U.S. during his father's tenure. Bradley earned his first international start on March 28, 2007, during a friendly against Guatemala. He was a starter at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and helped lead the U.S. to the title, though he was sent off for a late tackle in their semi-final win against Canada. The next month, he started every match for the U.S. at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he scored the game-winning goal in the 107th minute against Uruguay in the round of 16. He scored his first senior international goal on October 17, 2007, with a game-winner in the 87th minute against Switzerland in a friendly in Basel. Following these performances, Bradley was named U.S. Soccer's Young Athlete of the Year for 2007. On February 11, 2009, facing Mexico in Columbus for a 2010 World Cup qualifier, Bradley scored both goals of a 2–0 U.S. victory.

During the United States' surprise run to the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Bradley scored the second goal against Egypt off an assist from Landon Donovan, helping the Americans advance to the semi-final on goal differential after beating the Egyptians 3–0. He started in the 2–0 upset victory against Spain in the semi-finals, but was sent off late in the game. The resulting suspension kept Bradley out of the tournament final, which the U.S. lost 3–2 to Brazil. Bradley was later reported to have confronted referee Jorge Larrionda following the match, resulting in him receiving an additional three-match suspension to be served during the 2009 Gold Cup.

Bradley was a key player for the U.S. at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, starting all four matches in central midfield. In the group stage, he scored the equalizer in a comeback 2–2 draw against Slovenia. He captained the national team for the first time in an August 10, 2010 friendly against Brazil, played in his birthplace of New Jersey. At the 2011 Gold Cup, Bradley featured in each game, forming a new midfield partnership with Jermaine Jones, and scored the opening goal in the final against Mexico, though the Americans went on to lose 4–2.

Following the Gold Cup loss, Bob Bradley was fired as national team coach and replaced by Jürgen Klinsmann, under whom Michael remained a key starter in midfield. He started each game for the U.S. as they reached the last 16 at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. After Clint Dempsey had his captaincy removed as punishment for a controversial incident with a referee, Klinsmann named Bradley the national team's new permanent captain ahead of the 2015 Gold Cup. In the United States' opening tournament game against Honduras on July 7, Bradley earned his 100th international cap at the age of 27. Bradley would also captain the U.S. as they hosted the centennial Copa América in 2016, reaching the semi-finals.

Although not initially included in the final squad for the 2017 Gold Cup, Bradley would be one of six alternate players later added to the U.S. roster for the knockout stage. Bradley went on to play every minute of the United States' three knockout games, lifting his second Gold Cup title after they defeated Jamaica in the final. For his performances, Bradley was awarded the Golden Ball, recognizing him as the best player of the tournament.

Bradley was a mainstay of the United States' 2018 World Cup qualification campaign, and would score the opener in a crucial match against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on June 11, 2017, chipping an effort over goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from roughly 40 yards out to help the Americans earn a 1–1 draw. However, after a shock defeat to Trinidad and Tobago on October 10, the United States failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Bradley was one of several senior players to receive extensive criticism from American media and fans, citing his subpar performances and a lack of leadership shown as captain of the team. After returning to club duty with Toronto FC, both Bradley and fellow national teammate Jozy Altidore would routinely be booed and jeered by opposition fans when playing MLS games in American stadiums.

On July 7, 2019, Bradley played the full 90 minutes as the U.S. lost the final of the 2019 Gold Cup by a single goal to Mexico. The match made him the third American to reach 150 international caps, after Cobi Jones and Landon Donovan. Bradley made his final appearance for the national team on October 15, 2019, in a 2–0 loss to Canada in Nations League.

Style of play

A hard-working, intelligent, and physically imposing right-footed player, Bradley was capable of playing in several midfield roles, and was used in the center, in a holding role, in a box-to-box role, in the hole, or even in a more withdrawn creative role as a deep-lying playmaker. He was also utilized as a central defender on occasion. Bradley's tenacity, ball-winning abilities, energy, tactical intelligence, and positional sense enabled him to recover the ball and quickly transition from defense to attack by making forward runs, while his vision and range of passing allowed him to dictate the tempo of his team's play in midfield or create goalscoring opportunities after retrieving possession. In addition to his stamina and playing ability, he was also known for his communication and leadership skills.

Coaching career

On October 23, 2023, Stabæk Fotball announced that Bradley would become an assistant coach. He reunited with his father, who was head coach of the club at the time.

In June 2025, he joined the Canada national team as an guest assistant coach for their matches during the June international window.

On June 12, 2025, Bradley was named the new head coach of New York Red Bulls II in MLS Next Pro, leading them to their first-ever MLS Next Pro championship.

On December 15, 2025, Bradley was announced as the new head coach of Red Bull New York in Major League Soccer.

Personal life

Bradley speaks fluent English, Italian, Dutch, German, and Spanish. He is married to Amanda, a former University of Rhode Island tennis player. The couple have a son and a daughter, born in 2012 and 2014 respectively.

Bradley's father, Bob, managed sides including the United States men's national team and Toronto FC for a brief period while his son was captain of the club. Scott Bradley, the younger brother of Bob and uncle of Michael, played as a catcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Seattle Mariners, and served as long-time coach of the Princeton Tigers. Michael Bradley's sister married the Australian-born soccer player Andy Rose.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTotal3012000321Total55152262907219Total761051008111Total41250462Total258161711721402030819Career total4984519131524211058153
MetroStars2004Major League Soccer00000000
20053012000321
Heerenveen2005–06Eredivisie10004Appearances in Eredivisie European play-offs050
2006–0721000UEFA Cup]]020270
2007–0833152222304019
Borussia Mönchengladbach2008–09Bundesliga28500285
2009–1029220312
2010–111933100224
Aston Villa (loan)2010–11Premier League30100040
Chievo2011–12Serie A35110361
Roma2012–13Serie A30150351
2013–1411100111
Toronto FC2014Major League Soccer25221273
20152551020285
20162416100302
20173005020370
2018320208Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League01Appearance in Campeones Cup0430
2019273402020353
202012Includes three appearances in MLS is Back Tournament group stage010001Appearance in MLS is Back Tournament knockout stage0140
20213213040391
20223434Includes appearance in 2020 Canadian Championship final (played in 2022)1384
20231710000171

International

National teamYearAppsGoalsTotal15117
United States200620
2007121
2008112
2009154
2010101
2011131
201292
2013100
201491
2015183
2016180
2017142
201820
201980

:Scores and results list United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bradley goal.

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1October 17, 2007St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland131–01–0Friendly
2June 15, 2008Home Depot Center, Carson, United States202–08–02010 FIFA World Cup qualification
3September 10, 2008Toyota Park, Bridgeview, United States241–03–02010 FIFA World Cup qualification
4February 11, 2009Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus, United States261–02–02010 FIFA World Cup qualification
52–0
6June 21, 2009Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Phokeng, South Africa322–03–02009 FIFA Confederations Cup
7October 14, 2009RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C., United States381–22–22010 FIFA World Cup qualification
8June 18, 2010Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa452–22–22010 FIFA World Cup
9June 25, 2011Rose Bowl, Pasadena, United States591–02–42011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
10May 26, 2012EverBank Field, Jacksonville, United States652–05–1Friendly
11November 14, 2012Kuban Stadium, Krasnodar, Russia721–12–2Friendly
12April 2, 2014University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, United States831–02–2Friendly
13February 8, 2015StubHub Center, Carson, United States931–02–0Friendly
14July 13, 2015Sporting Park, Kansas City, United States1021–11–12015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
15July 22, 2015Georgia Dome, Atlanta, United States1041–21–22015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
16March 24, 2017Avaya Stadium, San Jose, United States1292–06–02018 FIFA World Cup qualification
17June 11, 2017Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1331–01–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honors

Player

Roma

Toronto FC

  • MLS Cup: 2017;
  • Supporters' Shield: 2017
  • Eastern Conference Playoffs: 2016, 2017, 2019
  • Eastern Conference Regular Season: 2017
  • Canadian Championship: 2016, 2017, 2020; runner-up: 2019, 2021, 2022
  • CONCACAF Champions League runner-up: 2018
  • Campeones Cup runner-up: 2018

United States

Individual

  • MLS SuperDraft: 2004
  • CONCACAF Men's Best XI: 2015, 2018
  • IFFHS CONCACAF Team of the Decade: 2011–2020
  • U.S. Soccer Player of the Year: 2015
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Ball: 2017
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI: 2017, 2019
  • MLS All-Star: 2014, 2015, 2017
  • Fútbol de Primera Player of the Year: 2015
  • Red Patch Boys Player of the Year: 2014

Manager

New York Red Bulls II

  • MLS Next Pro Cup: 2025
  • MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference (Playoffs): 2025
  • MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference (Regular Season): 2025
  • MLS Next Pro Northeast Division: 2025

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