Brady Scott


Brady Canfield Scott is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.

Youth

Born in Petaluma, California, Scott began playing recreational soccer at the age of six. He first began playing with the Sonoma County Alliance before joining Marin FC. While at Marin FC, Scott also occasionally played striker.

Club career

Scott then joined De Anza Force before moving to Germany.
While with Sonoma County Alliance, Scott had a trial with Dutch Eredivisie side Vitesse and prior to moving to Germany, he was offered a scholarship to play college soccer for the Virginia Cavaliers.

1. FC Köln

In July 2017, Scott signed with German Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln. He made his first appearance for the first-team on August 12, 2017, in the DFB-Pokal against Leher TS. He was an unused substitute as Köln won 5–0. Scott then made his competitive debut for the club's reserve side, 1. FC Köln II in the Regionalliga West on August 20, 2017, against Rot-Weiss Essen. He was the starter as his side were defeated 3–0.
He failed to make a professional appearance for 1. FC Köln.

Nashville SC

On August 17, 2020, Scott returned to the United States, signing with Major League Soccer side Nashville SC.

Sacramento Republic (loan)

Eight days after signing with Nashville SC, Scott was loaned out to USL Championship side Sacramento Republic on August 25, 2020. He made his professional debut for Sacramento Republic on September 20, 2020, starting against Tacoma Defiance in a match that ended 3–3.

Austin FC

On December 15, 2020, Scott was selected from Nashville SC by Austin FC in the 2020 MLS Expansion Draft. Following the 2021 season, Scott's contract option was declined by Austin.

Memphis 901 (loan)

On May 14, 2021, Scott joined USL Championship side Memphis 901 on loan for the 2021 season. He made his debut for the club on June 19 in a 1–0 home defeat against OKC Energy.

Columbus Crew

On January 14, 2022, Scott signed a one-year deal with two option years with the Columbus Crew after they acquired his rights with the fourth pick in Stage 2 of the 2021 MLS Re-Entry Draft.

LA Galaxy

Following his release from Columbus at the end of the 2023 season, Scott signed with LA Galaxy on March 8, 2024.

International career

Scott has played for various United States youth national teams since 2014. In 2016, he helped the United States soccer team|under-18] side to the 2016 Vaclav Jezek tournament title, while personally winning the tournament's Golden Glove. Tab Ramos named him to the United States under-20 for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Honors

Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew 2
LA Galaxy
United States U20
Individual