5’11” | 155 lbs
Charlotte FC MLS Academy (MLS NEXT)
GPA: 3.8 (Fall Semester – 10th Grade)

Primary Position: Right Back
Secondary Position: Center Back
Dominant Foot: Right

Athletic Snapshot
• Fastest recorded game speed on team
• Considered one of the most explosive athletes in age group
• Elite recovery speed in transition (covers ground quickly in wide areas)
• Strong 1v1 defender in space against wide attackers
• Top 3 vertical on team
• Wins majority of aerial duels

Bryce Brandon

Recruiting Profile:
Athletic right back with elite recovery speed and explosive acceleration. Fastest recorded game speed on team. Consistently shuts down attacking threats in space. Strong 1v1 defender. Capable of playing center back when needed.

Highlight Video - Bryce Brandon | 2028 Right Back (MLS NEXT)

Full Match Film & Additional Game Footage:

Taka Profile (Free Account Required) : https://taka.io/soccer/athlete/66dec04174623f9cd3f43960?tabName=by_games&fixtureId=363198&clip=104220_11_2

Soccer Profile

  • Athletic right back who defends aggressively in space and excels in recovery situations.

  • Comfortable building out of the back and contributing in transition.

  • Capable of playing centrally when needed while continuing to develop vocal leadership and physical presence.

Upcoming MLS NEXT Events

04/18/26 Charlotte FC U-16 @ Atlanta United U-16 12:30 pm

04/23/26 - 04/28/26 MLS NEXT Flex Toyota Soccer Complex - Frisco, TX

  • 04/25/26 - 10:15 - 12:00 pm Charlotte FC U-16 vs Achilles FC U-17 (Field 17)

  • 04/27/26 - 8:00 - 9:45 am Charlotte FC U-16 vs Chicago FC United U-16 (Field 3)

  • 04/28/26 - 10:15 - 12:00 pm Charlotte FC U-16 vs Colorado Rapids U-16 (Field 17)

Game schedule to be updated with additional game dates/time during event.

Competitive Background

  • Charlotte FC MLS Academy (MLS NEXT) (Academy Contract, 2024 - Present)

  • NC ODP Program (2021-2024)

  • ODP South Regional Team Selection (2022-2024)

  • 6 U.S Soccer Talent ID Centers (2024-2025)

Academics

International Virtual Learning Academy – Henderson, NV
Class of 2028

GPA: 3.8 (Fall Semester – 10th Grade) while competing at the MLS NEXT Academy level.

Intended Major: Business Management or Computer Science

Contact

Bryce Brandon | 2028 | Right Back
Charlotte FC MLS Academy (MLS NEXT)

BryceBrandonSoccer@gmail.com
Ken@KenBrandon.com
Player Phone: 910-548-5059

Club Coach: Patrick Daka
Charlotte FC MLS Academy (MLS NEXT)
Email: Patrick.Daka@charlottefootballclub.com