Eric Brunner
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| Eric Brunner | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eric Brunner | |
| Date of birth | February 12, 1986 | |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ohio, United States | |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Miami FC | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2004 2005-2007 |
Maryland Ohio State University |
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| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2007 2008 2008- |
Michigan Bucks Red Bull New York Miami FC |
11 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2008- | USA U-23 | 2 (1) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Eric Brunner (born February 12, 1986) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Miami FC of the USL First Division.
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[edit] Youth Career
Brunner graduated from Dublin Scioto High School in 2004. After being recruited by the University of Maryland and seeing action in the 2004 College Cup, Eric transferred to his hometown Ohio State University. A strong three year career at Ohio State included 1st Team All-Big Ten his junior and senior season. Also, during his senior season he was a preseason finalist for the 2007 Herrmann Award and first team All American. Eric was a tri-captain on the Ohio State team which lost to Wake Forest 2-1 in the 2007 College Cup Final. Eric concluded his college career appearing in 89 matches and scoring 10 goals. He also played in the USL Premier Development League for the Michigan Bucks.
[edit] Professional Career
Following his college career Brunner was selected 16th in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by Red Bull New York. He initially signed a senior contract, but when the Red Bulls signed Andrew Boyens, they tried to move him down to the developmental roster. However, Brunner refused to take the pay cut and left the team. He signed with Miami FC of the USL First Division of May 20, 2008.[1]
[edit] International Career
Brunner was called up to play for the United States under-23 men's national soccer team at the 2008 Toulon Tournament.[2] Brunner scored in his first international game against Turkey on May 21, 2008.
