Gordon Bradley
English-American footballer and coach
Born
1933
92 years ago
Died
April 29th, 2008
17 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional soccer in the United States and England. Started career in England with clubs such as Fulham and Watford. Transitioned to the North American Soccer League, playing for the Washington Darts and the New York Cosmos. Later became a coach in the NASL, leading teams like the New York Cosmos and the New Jersey Americans. Coached at various collegiate levels, including a position at Montclair State University.
Played for the New York Cosmos
Coached the New York Cosmos
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