Travis Brent
Travis Brent is an American former soccer defender. He is currently the associate head coach for the men’s soccer team at the University of Vermont. Brent was previously the head men's soccer coach at Franklin Pierce University.
Career
Youth and college
Brent played soccer in [the United">association football">soccer in [the United States|college soccer] at Marshall University between 2010 and 2013. While at college, Brent appeared for USL PDL side Portland Timbers U23's in 2013.Professional
Out of college, Brent signed with Dutch side Heracles Almelo on August 13, 2014. Brent moved to Almere City FC in June 2015.Brent returned to the United States in 2017, signing with United Soccer League side Harrisburg City Islanders on March 6, 2017.
Coaching
Brent was an assistant coach at the University of Charleston from 2019 to 2022. While he was there, the Golden Eagles won the 2019 NCAA Division II national championship.He was named the head coach of the men's soccer team at Franklin Pierce University on December 20, 2022. Franklin Pierce won the Division II national championship in his first season as head coach.
The Ravens went 13-3-4 under Brent in 2024, reaching round three of the NCAA tournament. He led Franklin Pierce to a Northeast-10 Conference tournament championship in 2025, giving his team automatic entry to the NCAA tournament.
Brent was named the associate head coach at the University of Vermont on January 21, 2026.