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Brianna Martinez

Brianna "Bri" Cathleen Martinez (born April 22, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played collegiately for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and represented the United States at the youth international level.

Brianna Martinez
Martinez with the Orlando Pride in 2024
Personal information
Full name Brianna Cathleen Martinez[1]
Date of birth (2000-04-22) April 22, 2000 (age 24)[2]
Place of birth Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
Position(s) Right back
Team information
Current team
 Orlando Pride
Number 32
Youth career
New Mexico Rush
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2022 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 91 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Orlando Pride 21 (0)
International career‡
2015–2016 United States U-16
2017–2018 United States U-18
2017 United States U-19 2 (0)
2018–2020 United States U-20 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 6, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 8, 2020

Early life and college career

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Martinez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2] She played club soccer for New Mexico Rush and was ranked as one of the top prospects of the class of 2019.[3] She played four years of high school soccer at Volcano Vista High School.[4]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 2018–2022

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Martinez was a five-year starter for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, making 91 appearances from 2018 to 2022. She captained the team during her last two years and scored her only two collegiate goals as a senior in the 2021 season.[4] In the 2022 season, she helped lead the Fighting Irish to the quarterfinals of the NCAA championship.[5] She was placed in the final spot for postseason penalty shoot-outs in her last two seasons and converted kicks to defeat Purdue in the 2021 NCAA second round and Pittsburgh in the 2022 ACC first round.[6][7]

Club career

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Orlando Pride, 2023–

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Martinez was drafted 17th overall by Racing Louisville FC in the 2023 NWSL Draft but did not sign with the club. She was invited to train with the Orlando Pride as a non-rostered player in the 2023 preseason and agreed to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.[8] She made her professional debut on April 23, substituting on in the 84th minute in a defeat to the Kansas City Current.[9] She made her first start on May 10, losing to the Washington Spirit in the Pride's second game of the Challenge Cup.[10] She made eight regular-season appearances as a rookie and four in the Challenge Cup.[11] The Pride exercised her player option following the 2023 season.[12]

Martinez started her first regular-season game on March 22, 2024, in a draw to Angel City FC.[13] She became a regular part of the starting lineup at right back. On June 25, her contract was extended through the 2025 season.[14]

International career

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Martinez was called into training camps with the United States under-16 and under-17 national teams in 2015 and 2016 was recognized among the Best XI of an under-16 international friendly tournament.[15] She played friendlies for the under-18 and under-19 teams in 2017.[16] She stayed with the under-18s the following year before being called up to the under-20 team.[17] While in college, she was selected to the roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, which the United States won.[18] She was called up to play friendlies with the under-23 team against NWSL clubs in the 2022 preseason.[19]

Honors

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Orlando Pride

References

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  1. ^ "University of Notre Dame Commencement Official" (PDF). Notre Dame University. p. 60. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Brianna Martinez". Orlando Pride. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "2019 Girls IMG Academy 150 rankings debut". TopDrawerSoccer. July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Brianna Martinez". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Post, J.J. (November 26, 2022). "Irish season ends to Tar Heels in NCAA quarterfinals". The Observer. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Irish Advance Past Purdue in Penalty Kicks, 4-3". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. November 19, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "No. 3 Irish Advance in PK Shootout Over No. 6 Pitt". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. October 30, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Rollins, Sean (March 29, 2023). "Orlando Pride Sign Defenders Tori Hansen and Brianna Martinez". The Mane Land. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "Match report: Orlando Pride falls on the road to Kansas City Current". Orlando Pride. April 23, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Match report: Orlando Pride falls in Challenge Cup play at Washington". Orlando Pride. May 10, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  11. ^ Rohe, David (October 26, 2023). "2023 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Brianna Martinez". The Mane Land. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  12. ^ Rollins, Sean (November 20, 2023). "Orlando Pride Announce Roster Decisions Following 2023 NWSL Season". The Mane Land. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Match Report: Marta's Late Goal Helps Pride to 1-1 Draw Against Angel City FC". Orlando Pride. March 22, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  14. ^ Rollins, Sean (June 24, 2024). "Orlando Pride Sign Defender Brianna Martinez to New Two-Year Deal". The Mane Land. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  15. ^ "U15, U16 GNTs head to Portland for camp". United States Soccer Federation. June 1, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2024 – via TopDrawerSoccer.
    "U.S. U17 WNT heads to NTC in California". United States Soccer Federation. September 15, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2024 – via TopDrawerSoccer.
    Yort, Caroline (June 20, 2016). "2018 Girls IMG Academy 150 Spring Update". TopDrawerSoccer. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  16. ^ "U19 WNT roster named for China tournament". United States Soccer Federation. August 31, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2024 – via TopDrawerSoccer.
    Shealer, Sheldon (July 24, 2018). "HS Girls: TDS Fall All-American". TopDrawerSoccer. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  17. ^ "Five Things to Know About the 2018 Women's Nike International Friendlies". United States Soccer Federation. December 5, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "USA Rolls Past Mexico 4–1 to Win 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship". United States Soccer Federation. March 8, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "U.S. U23 WNT roster for Thorns tournament". United States Soccer Federation. February 23, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024 – via TopDrawerSoccer.
  20. ^ NWSL (October 7, 2024). "Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield". NWSL. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
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