Brian McBride é um ex-atacante americano que disputou três Copas do Mundo, marcou 30 gols em 96 jogos pela seleção dos EUA e jogou no Columbus Crew, no Fulham e no Chicago Fire.
Brian McBride
Brian McBride was born in Arlington Heights, in the state of Illinois, and became one of the most respected forwards in the history of United States football. He played for the University of Saint Louis before turning professional. He was one of the names in MLS's first season in 1996, for Columbus Crew. Later, he moved to England, where he played for Fulham in the Premier League, and ended his career at Chicago Fire, back in MLS. For the United States national team, he participated in the 1998, 2002, and 2006 World Cups. In 2002, he scored in matches against Portugal and Mexico, helping the Americans reach the quarterfinals. In 2006, he was marked by the elbow strike he received from Italian Daniele De Rossi, who was sent off. He is remembered for his strength in aerial play and his commitment on the field, having scored 30 goals in 96 games for the American national team.