Brett St. Martin (born October 23, 1999) is an American soccer player.

Brett St. Martin
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-10-23) October 23, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Rockville, Maryland, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2016–2018 Baltimore Celtic
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Maryland Terrapins 61 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Charleston Battery 11 (0)
2024 Loudoun United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022

Playing career

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Youth, college and amateur

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St. Martin played high school soccer at Mount Saint Joseph High School, where he was a two-time all-state and All-MIAA selection, been named to the Adidas All-American game in 2017. He also played club soccer for Baltimore Celtics, helping the team to become 2016 and 2018 State Cup Champions and 2017 Regional Champions.[1]

In 2018, St. Martin attended the University of Maryland to play college soccer, where he went on to make 61 appearances for the Terrapins over four years, scoring two goals and tallying two assists. St. Martin captained the team in 2020 and 2021 and earned accolades such as 2021 First Team All-Big Ten, 2020-21 Second Team All-Big Ten, 2021 United Soccer Coaches All-North Region, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten and helped the team to become 2018 National Champions.[1]

Professional

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On January 11, 2022, St. Martin was selected 50th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City.[2] However, he did not sign with the club.

On March 7, 2022, St. Martin was announced as having signed with USL Championship side Charleston Battery.[3] He made his professional debut on March 12, 2022, starting against FC Tulsa.[4] Following the 2022 season, St. Martin was released by Charleston.[5]

In March 2024, St. Martin signed a short-term deal with USL Championship side Loudoun United.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Brett St. Martin - Men's Soccer". University of Maryland Athletics.
  2. ^ City, Sporting Kansas. "Sporting KC selects defenders Esai Easley and Brett St. Martin in MLS SuperDraft 2022 presented by adidas". Sporting Kansas City.
  3. ^ "Battery add to back line with Brett St. Martin signing".
  4. ^ "Match Center | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  5. ^ "Battery announce initial returning players for 2023".