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Gracie Brian
Personal information
Full name Gracie Brian
Date of birth (2001-08-28) August 28, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Frisco, Texas, U.S.
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Dallas Trinity FC
Number 17
Youth career
Sting FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 TCU Horned Frogs 101 (35)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Dallas Trinity FC 8 (2)
2024 → Houston Dash (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 10, 2024

Gracie Brian is an American professional soccer player from Frisco, Texas, who currently plays as a midfielder for USL Super League club, Dallas Trinity FC.

Early life

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Brian went to and played for Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas. She won a 5A State Championship with Wakeland in her Junior year.[1] Brian led the team in scoring all four years she played at Wakeland.[2] She also holds two Wakeland High School records: Most Goals in a Career (99) and Most Goals in a Season (44).[3]

College career

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TCU Horned Frogs, 2019–2023

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Brian played her entire college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, setting multiple program records and earning various accolades.

In her freshman year, Brian started in every match for TCU. She scored her first goal against UAB on August 25, 2019, just three days after her TCU debut.[4]

During her junior year in 2021, Brian helped lead TCU to its first-ever Big 12 Tournament title as well as back to back Big 12 Conference championships.[5] She also scored a hat trick during the 2021 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament against Prairie View A&M. TCU advanced to the Round of 16 but were eliminated by Rutgers in a penalty shootout.[6]

In her final season with the TCU, she led the team in goals (9) and points (21).[7]

Brian holds several program records, including being the all-time leader in assists (27), second in career points (97), and becoming the third player in TCU history to score 30 or more goals.[8]

Club career

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Brian went undrafted in the 2024 NWSL Draft. Afterward, Brian was called up to a 6 week pre-season camp as a non-roster invitee by San Diego Wave FC.[9][10] In June 2024, Brian represented the North Carolina Courage during The Soccer Tournament 2024 playing in five games and scoring three goals.[11][12]

Dallas Trinity FC, 2024–

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On June 21, 2024, Brian signed with Dallas Trinity, becoming the club's 7th signing overall.[13] She made her professional debut on August 18, 2024, as a 75st-minute substitute during Dallas's inaugural match against Tampa Bay Sun FC in a 1–1 draw.

Brian scored her first professional goal on October 6, 2024 in a 2–1 away victory against Spokane. On November 9, 2024, Brian scored the game-winning goal in Dallas's 3–2 comeback victory against Lexington SC.

Loan to Houston Dash

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On September 21, 2024, Brian and teammate Gabriela Guillén, were loaned to NWSL club Houston Dash on a short term loan agreement.[14]

Personal life

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She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship Studies from the Neeley School of Business.[15]

Career statistics

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College

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College[16] Regular Season Big 12 Tournament NCAA Tournament Total
Conference Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
TCU Horned Frogs Big 12 2019 18 9 3 0 1 0 22 9
2020–21 13 1 — 3 0 16 1
2021 18 6 3 0 3 3 24 9
2022 14 5 3 1 3 1 20 7
2023 18 8 1 1 — 19 9
Career total 81 29 10 2 10 3 101 35

Club

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As of 10 November 2024
Club Season League Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Dallas Trinity FC 2024–25 USL Super League 8 2 1 0 9 2
Houston Dash (loan) 2024 NWSL 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 8 2 1 0 9 2

Honors

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TCU

  • Big 12 Cup Winners: 2021
  • Big 12 Championship: 2020, 2021

Individual

  • Big 12 Conference 1st Team: 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Big 12 All-Freshman team: 2019

References

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  1. ^ txsoccerjournal (2018-04-17). "2018 Texas UIL State Championships-Final Results". Texas Soccer Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  2. ^ "TCU women's soccer program unveils 11-player recruiting class". SoccerWire. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  3. ^ "RECORDS". WHS GIRLS SOCCER. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  4. ^ "Gracie Brian - Women's Soccer". TCU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  5. ^ Lewis, Barry (2021-10-29). "TCU Women's Soccer Wins Second Straight Big 12 Championship". Sports Illustrated TCU Killer Frogs News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  6. ^ "TCU's Gracie Brian nets hat trick in first round win over Prairie View A&M | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  7. ^ "2023 Women's Soccer Cumulative Statistics". TCU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  8. ^ "Brian Earns NWSL Preseason Camp Invite". TCU Athletics. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  9. ^ Hodges, Russell (2024-01-16). "Soccer: TCU's Gracie Brian receives NWSL preseason camp invitation". Frogs O' War. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  10. ^ Emerick, Tyler (2024-01-29). "San Diego Wave FC Announces 2024 Preseason Roster". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  11. ^ "NC Courage announces TST roster". NC Courage. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  12. ^ "North Carolina Courage". TBT and TST. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  13. ^ Carrick, Buzz (2024-06-21). "Dallas Trinity FC signs Gracie Brian". 3rd Degree. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  14. ^ FC, Houston Dynamo. "Houston Dash sign Gabriela Guillén and Gracie Brian to short-term loans from Dallas Trinity FC | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  15. ^ "Gracie Brian - Women's Soccer". TCU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  16. ^ "Gracie Brian - Women's Soccer". TCU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-08-17.


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