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Brad Friedel
Bradley Howard Friedel is an American professional soccer coach and former player who played as a goalkeeper.
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sports · American soccer player coach (born 1971) · association football player · association football coach · also Brad Friedel, Friedel
Born 18 May 1971 · Q241378
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2026· 11 entries
North West Londoner: Brad Friedel: World Cup won’t transform US soccer on its own
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Goal: Alejandro Garnacho recibe un consejo crucial del icono de la Premier League Brad Friedel tras un difícil comienzo en el Aston Villa
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Yahoo Sports: Alejandro Garnacho receives crucial advice from Premier League icon Brad Friedel after a difficult start at Aston Villa
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Yahoo: Brad Friedel calls decision to suspend Balogun match ban 'wrong'
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Public attention spiked: 7,061 Wikipedia readers in one day, 11.5× the usual 614, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Brad Friedel calls decision to suspend Balogun match ban 'wrong'” (Yahoo).
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Public attention spiked: 10,286 Wikipedia readers in one day, 16.8× the usual 614, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 4,453 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.3× the usual 614, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 2,588 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.2× the usual 614, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 3,961 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.5× the usual 614, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Add Use American English per MOS:TIES
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Yahoo! Sports: Brad Friedel names PL goalkeeper he’d like to see at Liverpool if Alisson leaves this summer
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2025· 3 entries
World Soccer Talk: Milan sweating as Christian Pulisic’s contract stands still: USMNT legend Brad Friedel reveals two bold reasons for delay
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Metro: Brad Friedel makes bold Premier League title claim ahead of Arsenal vs Brentford
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Yahoo! Sports: Brad Friedel breaks down USMNT striker & goalkeeper dilemma! + Saudi League is now ahead of MLS?
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2024· 1 entry
A position that lasted until November of the same year
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2019· 1 entry
Friedel was fired by the Revolution after a 12-21-13 career record and a 2-8-2 record to open the 2019 season
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2018· 1 entry
Won: National Soccer Hall of Fame with Soccer America College Team of the Century (2018).
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2017· 1 entry
Friedel was named head coach of the New England Revolution, replacing Jay Heaps who was fired by the club in September 2017
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2016· 1 entry
Friedel was named the United States under 19s head coach
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2015· 1 entry
Friedel announced that he would retire at the end of the 2014–15 season
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2014· 1 entry
Friedel signed a one-year contract extension with Tottenham, which would keep him at the club until 2015
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2013· 1 entry
But was unable to prevent Tottenham from losing 1–0 to Newcastle United, with the winning goal being scored by Loïc Rémy
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2012· 5 entries
It was announced that Friedel had signed a new contract with Spurs, keeping him at the club until 2014
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When he was named on the bench behind Lloris against Aston Villa
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The last Premier League games Friedel missed were Blackburn's final two fixtures of the 2003–04 season against Tottenham and Birmingham City, on May 10 and 15, 2004, respectively
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Manager André Villas-Boas said that Friedel would remain number one
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Friedel also became the oldest player to appear in a competitive match for Tottenham when he played in the club's Premier League fixture at Aston Villa, beating Jimmy Cantrell's near-80-year-old record
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2011· 6 entries
Friedel started in goal for Tottenham at Old Trafford against Manchester United, after Tottenham's first home fixture of the season against Everton the previous week was rescheduled due to rioting in North London
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Tottenham Hotspur announced that they had signed Friedel on a two-year deal
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In a 1–0 home win against Liverpool, aged 40 years and four days
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By playing in the club's Premier League fixture away at Manchester United
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Reached the landmark of 250 consecutive league games
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Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2011–2015) — 50 appearances, 0 goals.
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2010· 1 entry
Runner-up: Football League Cup with Aston Villa (2009–10).
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2009· 1 entry
Won award: Barclays Premier League Merit Award (2008–09).
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2008· 4 entries
After his 167th finished in a 0–0 draw with Fulham
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The first match for Villa in the 2008–09 season, in which Villa beat Manchester City 4–2 at home
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Played for Aston Villa F.C. (2008–2011) — 114 appearances, 0 goals.
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Having lived in England for over a decade, he said "The English don't think I have an accent at all
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2007· 3 entries
Friedel launched a non-profit soccer academy in Lorain, Ohio, at a cost of approximately $10 million, providing coaching on a full-tuition scholarship basis to youths aged 12 and older
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In 2007, Friedel launched a non-profit soccer academy in Lorain, Ohio, at a cost of approximately $10 million, providing coaching on a full-tuition scholarship basis to youths aged 12 and older.
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Was inducted into the Bay High Hall of Fame
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2004· 1 entry
In an away game against Charlton Athletic, Friedel scored a goal from open play in the 90th minute, from a corner kick
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2003· 2 entries
Won award: PFA Premier League Team of the Year (2002–03).
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Won award: Most clean sheets in the Premier League (2002–03).
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2002· 3 entries
Won: Football League Cup with Blackburn Rovers (2001–02).
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Won award: U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year (2002).
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Won award: Alan Hardaker Trophy (2002).
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2000· 3 entries
Friedel was signed to Blackburn Rovers by his former Galatasaray manager Graeme Souness, on a free transfer
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Played for Blackburn Rovers F.C. (2000–2008) — 288 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Blackburn in 2000.
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1999· 1 entry
Third place: FIFA Confederations Cup with United States (1999).
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1997· 4 entries
Liverpool gained a work permit for Friedel on appeal after the first request was denied
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Won award: MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award (1997).
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Played for Liverpool F.C. (1997–2000) — 25 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Liverpool in 1997.
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1996· 3 entries
Won: Turkish Cup with Galatasaray (1995–96).
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Joined Columbus Crew in 1996.
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Played for Columbus Crew (1996–1997) — 38 appearances, 0 goals.
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1995· 4 entries
Joined Galatasaray in 1995.
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Joined Brøndby in 1995.
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Played for Brøndby IF (1995–1995) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Galatasaray S.K. (1995–1996) — 30 appearances, 0 goals.
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1994· 1 entry
Played for Newcastle United F.C. (1994–1994) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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1992· 3 entries
Won award: Hermann Trophy (1992).
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Played for United States men's national soccer team (1992–2005) — 82 appearances, 0 goals.
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A game in which he managed to keep a clean sheet
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1991· 1 entry
And 1992, and won the Hermann Trophy in 1993 as the top collegiate soccer player
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1990· 1 entry
Kept goal for the Bruins to the NCAA championship
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1971· 1 entry
Born 1971-05-18.
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