Bryce Washington (soccer)

Bryce Washington
Personal information
Full name Bryce Washington
Date of birth (1998-09-12) September 12, 1998 (age 26)
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 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023

Bryce Washington (born September 2, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for North Carolina FC.

Early life and college

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Washington 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

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Atlanta United

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On 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

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On January 20, 2023, Washington signed with USL Championship side Loudoun United.[8]

Career statistics

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As of match played August 22, 2021[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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

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  1. ^ "Bryce Washington". Atlanta United FC. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Roberson, Doug (June 4, 2021). "Atlanta United signs Bryce Washington as Homegrown". Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Bogert, Tom (June 4, 2021). "Atlanta United sign defender Bryce Washington to Homegrown deal". Major League Soccer. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  4. ^ Krysinsky, John (June 5, 2021). "Atlanta United signs Bryce Washington to home-grown contract". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "Bryce Washington - Men's Soccer". Pitt Panthers #H2P.
  6. ^ "Memphis 901 1–0 Atlanta United". Soccerway.
  7. ^ "Atlanta United announces year-end roster moves | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
  8. ^ USLChampionship com Staff (January 20, 2023). "Loudoun United brings aboard defender Bryce Washington". USL Championship.
  9. ^ Bryce Washington at Soccerway
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