Simon Becher (born July 20, 1999) is an American professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro side Vancouver Whitecaps 2.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1999-07-20) July 20, 1999 (age 23) | ||
Place of birth | Topeka, Kansas, United States | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Vancouver Whitecaps 2 | ||
Number | 29 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2021 | Saint Louis Billikens | 47 | (21) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019 | Reading United | 10 | (7) |
2021 | Ocean City Nor'easters | 12 | (11) |
2022– | Vancouver Whitecaps 2 | 22 | (8) |
2022– | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 1 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 25, 2022 |
Becher appeared in 47 games at Saint Louis University and during that time he scored 21 goals and had 13 assists.[1] At the end of his collegiate career, he was named Saint Louis University's Most Outstanding Male Athlete.[2]
In January 2022, Becher was drafted by the Whitecaps in the 1st round (16th pick) of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft.[3] He was then signed by Vancouver to play for their MLS Next Pro side.
On August 6, 2022, he made his MLS debut for Vancouver as a 82nd substitute for Javain Brown. He went on to score one goal as an equalizer.[4]
Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year | |
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Player of the Year (1987–1999) | |
Offensive Player of the Year (2000–) |
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Defensive Player of the Year (2000–) |
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Midfielder of the Year (2007–) |
Whitecaps FC 2 – current squad | |
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