Brian Visser (born June 2, 1987, in

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) is an American

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goalkeeper that played for DePaul University as well as the

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Career

College

Visser played his collegiate soccer for DePaul University for four seasons between 2005 and 2008, missing only one game during his career. He currently holds the following DePaul All-Time Goalkeeping Records: Career Games Played (75) Career Shutouts (28), Shutouts in a Season (11 in 2008), Goals Against Average in a Season (0.63 in 2008), and Consecutive Shutouts (4 in 2007). During his Junior year at DePaul (2007), Visser helped his team on their way to a Big East Conference Red Division Title and a berth in the NCAA National Tournament. That year, Visser received Big East Goalie of the Year, 1st team All-Big East Conference, and NSCAA Adidas All-Scholar All-American First Team. After his senior year (2008), Visser received 2nd Team All-Big East Conference honors. Visser was a three-time All-Big East All-Academic team selection (2006, 2007, 2008) as well as a three-time DePaul Men's Soccer Most Valuable Player (2006, 2007, 2008).

Professional

After participating in MLS Preseason with the New England Revolution after his Senior season at DePaul, Visser ended up signing with the

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of the United Soccer Leagues First Division on March 27, 2009. Throughout the year, Visser made several appearances during friendly matches (against

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, Bayern Munich II, etc.) as well as one appearance during an official USL league match.''ImpactSoccer.com''
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June 28, 2009. Retrieved on May 23, 2013. He spent one season with the Portland Timbers. Visser spent the 2010 Season with the

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of the

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, training with DC United of the MLS several times throughout the season. Visser also trained with the Chicago Fire for approximately 3 months after the season was over. He then ending up signing with the

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in 2011. He made 8 appearances throughout the 2011 Season.

General

Visser graduated from DePaul University in November 2013 with a degree in finance. He is currently the Goalkeeper Coach at Benedictine University for the men's team, and is the Goalkeeping Director for Team Elmhurst Soccer Club, Lombard Firebirds, and Lightning SC. He also founded Visser Goalkeeping Academy in 2016. He possesses an IYSA-USSF "E" Coaching License.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Visser, Brian 1987 births Living people American men's soccer players Portland Timbers (2001–2010) players Real Maryland F.C. players Dayton Dutch Lions players USL First Division players USL Second Division players USL Championship players Soccer players from DuPage County, Illinois Men's association football goalkeepers Sportspeople from Elmhurst, Illinois