Bryce Washington (born September 2, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for North Carolina FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bryce Washington | ||
| Date of birth | September 12, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | North Carolina FC | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2017 | Atlanta United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 32 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Pittsburgh Panthers | 38 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Atlanta United | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Atlanta United 2 | 41 | (0) |
| 2023 | Loudoun United | 22 | (0) |
| 2024– | North Carolina FC | 29 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 13, 2024 | |||
Early life and college
editWashington was born in Atlanta, Georgia and played soccer at North Atlanta High School.[2] He also spent a season in the youth academy of Atlanta United, appearing 30 times for the club's under-18 side and leading the side in minutes played.[2]
In 2017, Washington began to attend Rutgers University and played college soccer for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.[3] After two seasons with Rutgers, Washington transferred to the University of Pittsburgh and joined the Pittsburgh Panthers.[3] In his first season, Washington appeared in 18 matches as he helped lead the side to their first NCAA College Cup appearance.[4] In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the college season was extended and Washington decided to remain with the team.[5]
Career
editAtlanta United
editOn June 4, 2021, Washington joined Major League Soccer club Atlanta United, signing as a homegrown player.[2] He made his professional debut for the club's reserve affiliate, Atlanta United 2, on June 16 in their 1–0 away defeat against Memphis 901.[6] Washington's contract option was declined by Atlanta following the 2022 season.[7]
Loudoun United
editOn January 20, 2023, Washington signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United.[8]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played August 22, 2021[9]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Atlanta United | 2021 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Atlanta United 2 | 2021 | USL Championship | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | 13 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Bryce Washington". Atlanta United FC. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Roberson, Doug (June 4, 2021). "Atlanta United signs Bryce Washington as Homegrown". Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ a b Bogert, Tom (June 4, 2021). "Atlanta United sign defender Bryce Washington to Homegrown deal". Major League Soccer. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ Krysinsky, John (June 5, 2021). "Atlanta United signs Bryce Washington to home-grown contract". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ "Bryce Washington - Men's Soccer". Pitt Panthers #H2P.
- ^ "Memphis 901 1–0 Atlanta United". Soccerway.
- ^ "Atlanta United announces year-end roster moves | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (January 20, 2023). "Loudoun United brings aboard defender Bryce Washington". USL Championship.
- ^ Bryce Washington at Soccerway