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name: Chris Brown
position: M-F height: 5-8 weight:177 Birthdate: March 10, 1977 Hometown: Portland, OR last club: San Jose (MLS) |
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| Regular Season Stats | full bio l year-by-year stats |
| year | team | gp | gs | min | g | a | sht | sog | fc | fs | c | ej |
| 2007 | Real Salt Lake | 22 | 12 | 1,084 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 197 | 125 | 11,735 | 27 | 13 | 231 | 106 | 101 | 139 | 3 | 0 | |
Acquired
RSL: Selected in the sixth round (12th overall) of the 2004 MLS Expansion Draft 11/19/04SJ: Via trade with New England Revolution in exchange for a conditional MLS SuperDraft pick on 4/08/04
NE: Via trade with Dario Fabbro from Kansas City Wizards for future considerations on 8/20/03
KC: Selected in the first round (6th overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft
On a Real Salt lake squad with its fair share of veterans, it seems that everyone could still learn a thing or two from Chris Brown, a consummate professional who has tasted success at virtually every level and seen time at nearly every spot on the field. After serving primarily as a forward during his first seven professional seasons, Brown learned a new trick or two upon his arrival in Utah in 2005 after being thrust into service as a fullback and wide midfielder when injuries and national team call-ups decimated the squad for long stretches. While playing in just nine games for RSL's first-team in 2006, Brown stayed sharp at forward in MLS Reserve Division play, leading the RSL Reserves with five goals in 10 appearances. It appears Brown will resume his regular role up top in 2007, but don't be surprised to see him once again on the depth chart at all three field positions.
A native of Portland, Oregon, Brown's game blossomed under the development of Clive Charles, who coached Brown at the club (FC Portland), collegiate (University of Portland), and U.S. Under-23 levels, the latter for whom Brown was named an alternate for the 2000 U.S. Olympic squad. Now entering his ninth season in MLS in 2007, the versatile Brown is hoping to add an entry for Real Salt Lake to an impressive resume that includes four high school championships, an Under-18 National Club title, numerous U.S. Youth National Team appearances, an NCAA College Cup semifinal appearance, and an MLS cup crown as a member of the 2000 Kansas City Wizards.
Coach Ellinger's Call
"Brownie is a solid player who has experienced a lot of different soccer scenarios over the course of his career. To have someone who has been through so many things and brings such a valuable perspective is important to us, as we have many young players who need veterans they can look up to. Brownie always works hard and I know that if I need him to step in a fill a role, I can call his number and he will be ready. We asked him to switch positions (to right back) and he reacted as we all expected: professional and team oriented. I know that Brownie is a guy who I can count on to do whatever is best for the team. Players like that are invaluable."
MLS experience
2006: Played in nine games (three starts) while tallying one goal in 297 minutes played Scored lone goal of 2006 on 8/09 at COL, his 94th minute goal capping the scoring in RSL's 4-1 win at INVESCO Field Made 10 appearances (all starts) for RSL in MLS Reserve Division play, finishing with a team-high five goals and a pair of assists in 827 minutes His five goals were tied for third-most in the 2006 Reserve Division.2005: Played in a team-high 29 games, including 25 starts, and registered one goal and one assist during RSL's inaugural season Served as a utility-man for head coach John Ellinger, playing in three different positions for RSL (forward, midfield and defender) during the campaign Made first start with RSL on 4/16 vs. COL in a 1-0 win Notched his first RSL goal on 7/16 at KC in the 10th minute of a 3-2 loss at Arrowhead His first assist with RSL on 5/18 vs. CHV also served as the game-winner in a 2-0 victory Also participated in three contests for the RSL Reserves, totaling 144 minutes of action.
2004: After an early season trade from New England to San Jose on 4/08, registered 11 appearances seven starts) for the Earthquakes, scoring two goals and adding an assist across 561 minutes Registered a goal and assist on 5/08 at MET in one of the League most memorable regular season affairs, a wild 5-5 draw that featured four ties and four lead changes His 48th minute goal on 9/04 vs. NE served as the game-winner in a 1-0 victory.
2003: Registered five goals and two assists in 21 games (12 starts) between KC and NE Was a key member of the Wizards attack early in the season, collecting two goals and two assists in 18 games before being dealt along with Dario Fabbro to the Revs at the trading deadline on 8/20 Made quite the debut with NE on 8/30 vs. CHI, scoring the first hat trick of his career (6th, 63rd, & 66th) in front of the Gillette stadium faithful before leaving the 5-1 victory in the 74th minute with a broken right foot Played only 41 minutes for the remainder of the season following the foot injury and missed the Revs three-game run in the MLS Cup Playoffs. 2002: Started in half of his 28 regular season appearances, scoring four goals and a career-best-tying three assists Scored in his first two starts of the season on 3/23 vs. COL (1-1 T) and 4/13 vs. SJ (2-0 W) Figured in both goals on 6/15 vs. DC in a 2-0 win, capturing his second career 1G/1A effort in the victory Registered a goal and two assists while playing all 279 minutes across the Wizards' three-game MLS Cup Quarterfinal series vs. LA Recorded first career postseason goal and assist on 9/25 at LA in Game One, but it wasn't enough in a 3-2 overtime loss Recorded an assist on 10/02 at LA in the Wizards' 5-2 defeat in the decisive Game Three. 2001:Started 23 of 27 contests en route to scoring a career-best five goals and a pair of helpers His 12 points were good for fourth best on the Wizards Scored in back-to-back-to-back wins at the start of the season on 4/14 (2-1 W vs. LA), 4/18 (2-1 W vs. MIA), & 4/21 (3-0 W at CLB) Also notched game-winning assist in victory at CLB on 4/21. 2000: Started 10 of his 22 appearances and registered one assist in helping the Wizards to their first MLS Cup crown Played in first four of KC's seven postseason contests on their run to MLS Cup 2000, totaling 206 minutes of play Made MLS Cup Playoff debut on 9/16 vs. COL, entering at the half of KC's 1-0 victory in Game One of the MLS Cup Quarterfinals. 1999: Selected by Kansas City with the 6th overall selection in the 1999 MLS College Draft and made an immediate impact, playing 28 games - including 19 starts - and scoring four goals and three assists His first career MLS goal on 4/10 vs. SJ tied the match in the 87th minute, helping KC to a 1-1 draw Registered first career assist in MLS play the following match on 4/17 at COL, helping the Wizards to another 1-1 draw Notched first multi-goal game and game-winning goal of his pro career on 6/20 vs. MET, slotting home twice in a 6-0 drubbing.
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