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Bret Halsey (born June 1, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.

Bret Halsey

Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-06-01) June 1, 2000 (age 22)
Place of birth	Sterling, Virginia, United States
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s)	Right-back Defensive midfielder
Youth career
	Loudoun Soccer
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2020	Virginia Cavaliers	31	(1)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019	Northern Virginia United	3	(0)
2021–2022	Real Salt Lake	0	(0)
2021–2022	Real Monarchs	22	(0)
2022	→ Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan)	4	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Youth

Halsey played high school soccer at Potomac Falls High School, where he was a Second Team All-Conference selection, as well as playing club soccer at Loudoun Soccer Club. With Loudoun, Halsey helped the under-16 boys team secure the club's first national title.[1][2]

College and amateur

In 2018, Halsey attended the University of Virginia to play college soccer. In three seasons with the Cavaliers, Halsey made 31 appearances, scoring one goal and tallying two assists.[3] In his sophomore and junior seasons, he was named to the ACC All-Tournament team.[3]

In 2019, Halsey also played in the NPSL for Northern Virginia United, where he made three appearances.[4]

On January 19, 2021, it was announced Halsey would leave college early and sign a Generation Adidas contract, allowing him to enter the 2021 MLS SuperDraft.[5]

Professional

On January 21, 2021, Halsey was selected 7th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.[6]

Halsey made his professional debut on July 9, 2021, starting for Salt Lake's USL Championship side Real Monarchs in a 3–1 loss to El Paso Locomotive.[7]

On August 9, 2022, Halsey signed on loan with Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the remainder of the USL Championship season.[8][9]

Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Salt Lake.[10]

References

External links

• Bret Halsey at Soccerway
• Bret Halsey at Major League Soccer
• Real Salt Lake Bret Halsey | Real Salt Lake

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