Player Profile

Brian McBride

BRIAN MCBRIDE
Position: Forward
Born: Arlington Heights, Illinois
Age: 29
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Club: Columbus Crew
National Team Caps: 59
National Team Goals: 18

McBride is the target man in the air, forcing opponents to mark him all the time. A gifted passer and striker, he is essential to U.S. success in Korea. Scored the only goal for U.S. in 1998 World Cup.

STRENGTHS: Big, strong, and plays with abandon, willing to give up his body for the team.

WEAKNESSES: Injured frequently. Struggled with a blood clot that caused him to miss games.