History of Brian White (soccer) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2025

Brian White is an American professional soccer player. He currently plays as a striker for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer (MLS). White is also a member of the United States national team. As a striker, his primary role is to score goals and contribute to his team's attacking efforts. White's presence on both the club and national team levels signifies his skill and contribution to professional soccer in the United States and Canada.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 3, 1996: Brian White's Birth

On February 3, 1996, Brian Michael White was born. He is an American professional soccer player.

2017: PDL Season MVP and Golden Boot Award

In 2017, Brian White was named the Premier Development League (PDL) MVP and also captured the Golden Boot award. He scored 21 goals in 25 appearances and helped lead his team, New York Red Bulls U-23, to the PDL regular-season title.

January 19, 2018: Drafted by New York Red Bulls

On January 19, 2018, Brian White was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls.

March 15, 2018: Signed Professional Contract with New York Red Bulls II

On March 15, 2018, Brian White signed his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II.

March 17, 2018: Professional Debut

On March 17, 2018, Brian White made his professional debut for New York Red Bulls II, starting in a 2–1 win over Toronto FC II.

March 24, 2018: First Professional Goal

On March 24, 2018, Brian White scored his first goal as a professional in a 3–1 loss to Atlanta United 2.

March 31, 2018: Goal and Assists Against Charleston Battery

On March 31, 2018, Brian White scored the opening goal on a penalty kick and assisted on two other goals in New York's 5–2 victory over Charleston Battery.

April 14, 2018: Two Goals Against Tampa Bay Rowdies

On April 14, 2018, Brian White scored two goals in a 5–0 victory over Tampa Bay Rowdies.

August 4, 2018: Signed MLS Contract with New York Red Bulls

On August 4, 2018, Brian White signed an MLS contract with New York Red Bulls, earning promotion to the first team after scoring eight goals and recording five assists in 22 matches with Red Bulls II.

August 29, 2018: First Start and Goal for New York Red Bulls

On August 29, 2018, Brian White made his first start for New York Red Bulls, scoring the lone goal in a 1–0 victory over Houston Dynamo.

March 24, 2019: Goal with New York Red Bulls II

On March 24, 2019, Brian White scored his first goal of the season while on loan to New York Red Bulls II, in a 1–1 draw with Nashville SC.

December 21, 2020: New York Red Bulls Offensive Player of the Year

On December 21, 2020, Brian White was named New York Red Bulls Offensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season.

June 2, 2021: Traded to Vancouver Whitecaps FC

On June 2, 2021, Brian White was traded to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for $400,000 in General Allocation Money and a possible additional $100,000 in conditional General Allocation Money.

January 20, 2024: Debut for the United States National Team

On January 20, 2024, Brian White made his debut for the senior United States national team in a friendly against Slovenia.

April 27, 2024: Vancouver Whitecaps' All-Time Leading MLS Scorer

On April 27, 2024, Brian White became the Vancouver Whitecaps' all-time leading MLS scorer with his 36th MLS goal for the Whitecaps, which was his fifth of the season. The goal was scored against his former club, the New York Red Bulls.