Julian Bravo

Julian Bravo (born September 30, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Oakland Roots SC.

Julian Bravo

Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-09-30) September 30, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth	Claremont, California, United States
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Oakland Roots SC
Number	3
Youth career
2016–2018	FC Golden State
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2021	Santa Clara Broncos	55	(4)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2023	Portland Timbers 2	46	(2)
2022	Portland Timbers	0	(0)
2024	Crown Legacy FC	0	(0)
2025	Oakland Roots SC	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 20, 2025

Career

Youth & College

Bravo attended Claremont High School in Claremont, California, where he helped lead the team to league championship in the Palomares Conference during his sophomore season. While at high school, Bravo also played club soccer at FC Golden State between 2016 and 2018, making 26 appearances for the team.^[1]

In 2018, Bravo committed to playing college soccer at Santa Clara University. In four seasons with the Broncos, Bravo made 55 appearances, scoring four goals and tallying six assists.^[1]

Professional

On January 11, 2022, Bravo was selected 55th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers.^[2][3] On March 28, 2022, it was announced that Bravo had signed with Portland's MLS Next Pro side Portland Timbers 2 for their upcoming season.^[4] On May 10, 2022, Bravo signed a short-term deal with the Timbers first team ahead of their Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fixture against Los Angeles FC,^[5] where he appeared as an 89th-minute substitute during a 2–0 loss.^[6] He finished 2022 with 19 appearances for Timbers 2, where he finished with a single assist.^[7]

Bravo signed with Charlotte FC's MLS Next Pro side Crown Legacy FC on January 25, 2024.^[8]

Bravo signed with USL Championship side Oakland Roots SC on February 20, 2025.^[9]