Brad Friedel

Brad Friedel

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Brad Friedel is a former professional soccer player and goalkeeper who had a distinguished career in both Major League Soccer (MLS) and European leagues. He is best known for his time at clubs such as Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, as well as for being a key figure in the U.S. Men's National Team. Friedel's contributions to American soccer have solidified his status as one of the country's top goalkeepers, and he holds the record for the most consecutive starts in the Premier League. His transfer to Liverpool in 1997 for $1.5 million was significant, marking one of the early high-profile moves of an American player to Europe.

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Brad Friedel, the most successful American export to the Premier League, offered advice to Cavan Sullivan regarding his expectations.

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-24
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Brad Friedel is a former US national team goalkeeper who had a successful professional career in Europe.

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Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-01
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Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2025-05-02
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Brad Friedel was sold to Liverpool in 1997 for $1.5 million.

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La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-04-14
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