Brad Friedel (2003) - Hall of Fame

Brad Friedel

Induction:
2003

Friedel, who is recognized as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, played keeper for three seasons (1990-91-92) on UCLA soccer squads that amassed a record of 50-8-7 during his tenure. As a freshman, Friedel was named Soccer America Freshman of the Year, All-Far West and UCLA team MVP while leading the Bruins to the NCAA Championship. The following season, he was named All-Far West and All-American. In 1992, Friedel received a myriad of awards including All-Far West and All-America honors, UCLA team MVP, ISAA Goalkeeper of the Year and the prestigious Hermann Trophy, given to the nation’s top collegiate soccer player. Friedel holds UCLA’s school record with a career goals against average of 0.60. Friedel has recorded 81 international caps for the U.S. National team and has participated in two Olympiads (1992, 2000). In 2000, he started all six games to help lead the U.S. to a semifinal appearance, its highest ever finish at the Olympic Games. Friedel has also been a member of three U.S. World Cup teams (1994, 1998, 2002) and played a major role in leading the 2002 U.S. World Cup team into the quarterfinals, its best showing in 72 years. Friedel twice earned Man of the Match honors in the first round of play, including a 2-0 shutout of Mexico. Friedel’s stellar play led to his selection as the 2002 Chevy Male Athlete of the Year for U.S. Soccer. Professionally, Friedel has played with Columbus of the MLS and for Blackburn and Liverpool in the English Premier League. In 2002, Friedel endowed a UCLA soccer scholarship.

* Accomplishments listed above were at the time of induction.