Gracie Brian is an American professional soccer player from Frisco, Texas, who currently plays as a midfielder for NWSL club Houston Dash, on loan from Dallas Trinity FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gracie Brian | ||
| Date of birth | August 28, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Frisco, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dallas Trinity FC | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sting FC | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | TCU Horned Frogs | 101 | (35) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Dallas Trinity FC | 5 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Houston Dash (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2024 | |||
Early life
editBrian went to and played for Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas. She won a 5A State Championship with Wakeland in her Junior year.[1] Brian led the team in scoring all four years she played at Wakeland.[2] She also holds two Wakeland High School records: Most Goals in a Career (99) and Most Goals in a Season (44).[3]
College career
editTCU Horned Frogs, 2019–2023
editBrian played her entire college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, setting multiple program records and earning various accolades.
In her freshman year, Brian started in every match for TCU. She scored her first goal against UAB on August 25, 2019, just three days after her TCU debut.[4]
During her junior year in 2021, Brian helped lead TCU to its first-ever Big 12 Tournament title as well as back to back Big 12 Conference championships.[5] She also scored a hat trick during the 2021 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament against Prairie View A&M. TCU advanced to the Round of 16 but were eliminated by Rutgers in a penalty shootout.[6]
In her final season with the TCU, she led the team in goals (9) and points (21).[7]
Brian holds several program records, including being the all-time leader in assists (27), second in career points (97), and becoming the third player in TCU history to score 30 or more goals.[8]
Club career
editBrian went undrafted in the 2024 NWSL Draft. Afterward, Brian was called up to a 6 week pre-season camp as a non-roster invitee by San Diego Wave FC.[9][10] In June 2024, Brian represented the North Carolina Courage during The Soccer Tournament 2024 playing in five games and scoring three goals.[11][12]
Dallas Trinity FC, 2024–
editOn June 21, 2024, Brian signed with Dallas Trinity, becoming the club's 7th signing overall.[13] She made her professional debut on August 18, 2024, as a 75st-minute substitute during Dallas's inaugural match against Tampa Bay Sun FC in a 1–1 draw.
Brian scored her first professional goal on October 6, 2024 in a 2–1 away victory against Spokane.
Loan to Houston Dash
editOn September 21, 2024, Brian and teammate Gabriela Guillén, were loaned to NWSL club Houston Dash on a short term loan agreement.[14]
Personal life
editShe graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship Studies from the Neeley School of Business.[15]
Career statistics
editCollege
edit| College[16] | Regular Season | Big 12 Tournament | NCAA Tournament | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference | Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| TCU Horned Frogs | Big 12 | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 9 |
| 2020–21 | 13 | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | |||
| 2021 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 9 | ||
| 2022 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 7 | ||
| 2023 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 19 | 9 | |||
| Career total | 81 | 29 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 101 | 35 | ||
Club
edit- As of 6 October 2024
| Club | Season | League | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dallas Trinity FC | 2024–25 | USL Super League | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Houston Dash (loan) | 2024 | NWSL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
Honors
editTCU
- Big 12 Cup Winners: 2021
- Big 12 Championship: 2020, 2021
Individual
- Big 12 Conference 1st Team: 2021, 2022, 2023
- Big 12 All-Freshman team: 2019
References
edit- ^ txsoccerjournal (2018-04-17). "2018 Texas UIL State Championships-Final Results". Texas Soccer Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "TCU women's soccer program unveils 11-player recruiting class". SoccerWire. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "RECORDS". WHS GIRLS SOCCER. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "Gracie Brian - Women's Soccer". TCU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ Lewis, Barry (2021-10-29). "TCU Women's Soccer Wins Second Straight Big 12 Championship". Sports Illustrated TCU Killer Frogs News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "TCU's Gracie Brian nets hat trick in first round win over Prairie View A&M | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "2023 Women's Soccer Cumulative Statistics". TCU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "Brian Earns NWSL Preseason Camp Invite". TCU Athletics. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Hodges, Russell (2024-01-16). "Soccer: TCU's Gracie Brian receives NWSL preseason camp invitation". Frogs O' War. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Emerick, Tyler (2024-01-29). "San Diego Wave FC Announces 2024 Preseason Roster". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "NC Courage announces TST roster". NC Courage. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "North Carolina Courage". TBT and TST. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Carrick, Buzz (2024-06-21). "Dallas Trinity FC signs Gracie Brian". 3rd Degree. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ FC, Houston Dynamo. "Houston Dash sign Gabriela Guillén and Gracie Brian to short-term loans from Dallas Trinity FC | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Gracie Brian - Women's Soccer". TCU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Gracie Brian - Women's Soccer". TCU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-08-17.