Bryce Brandon
Queen City Mutiny (MLS NEXT)
5’ 11 1/2” | 157 lbs | GPA 3.8
Primary Position: Center Back
Secondary Position: Right Back
Dominant Foot: Right
Athletic Snapshot
• Explosive, athletic center back with elite recovery speed
• Strong 1 v 1 defender with the speed to defend effectively in space
• Strong in aerial challenges and defensive duels
• Comfortable defending both centrally and in wide areas
• Experienced at both center back and right back at the MLS NEXT Academy Level
Highlight Video - Bryce Brandon | Center Back | 2028
Full Match Film & Additional Game Footage:
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Soccer Profile
Athletic MLS NEXT right center back who combines elite recovery speed, strong 1v1 defending ability, and the versatility to also play right back
Comfortable building out of the back under pressure with accurate short and long distribution, while consistently contributing in transition and possession phases.
Reads the game well, anticipates danger early, and uses his speed to defend space behind the back line and cover in transition
Strong in defensive duels and in the air, with the athleticism to defend both central and wide areas
Brings MLS NEXT Academy experience, positional versatility, and a competitive mentality to the back line
Upcoming MLS NEXT Events
10/18/26 vs Triangle United SA 2:00 pm Elon Park Field 2 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd. Charlotte, NC
10/24/26 vs KSA 2:00 pm Rock Springs Park Field 2 310 Old Peachtree Rd. NE Suwanee GA
10/25/26 vs AFC Lightning 12:00 pm McCurry Park South Field 24 130 Country Farm Rd. Fayetteville GA
11/07/26 vs Atlanta United 11:00 am Atlanta United Training Ground Field 6 861 Franklin Gateway SE Marietta, GA
11/08/26 vs Wake FC 11:00 am Elon Park Field 2 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd. Charlotte, NC
11/15/26 vs KSA 1:00 pm Elon Park Field 2 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd. Charlotte NC
Competitive Background
Queen City Mutiny (MLS NEXT) | 2026 - Present
Charlotte FC MLS Academy (MLS NEXT) | Academy Contract July 2024 - June 2026
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 (10th Grade) while competing at the MLS NEXT Academy level.
Intended Major: Business Management or Computer Science
Contact
Bryce Brandon | 2028 | Center Back / Right Back
Queen City Mutiny (MLS NEXT)
BryceBrandonSoccer@gmail.com
Ken@KenBrandon.com
Instagram: @BryceBrandonSoccer Player Phone: 910-548-5059
Club Coach: Asier Gonzalez
Queen City Mutiny (MLS NEXT)
Email: agonzalez@qcmutiny.com
Coaching References: Torrey Stricklin Former Charlotte FC MLS Academy U-16 Coach Email: torrey@glaciersurfsoccer.com Phone: (401) 699 - 3319