26 Facts About Bradley Wright-Phillips

Bradley Edward Wright-Phillips was born on 12 March 1985 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Bradley Wright-Phillips is currently a studio host on MLS Season Pass.

Bradley Wright-Phillips began his career with Manchester City in the Premier League, before spending the remainder of his time in England with Southampton, Plymouth Argyle, Charlton Athletic and Brentford.

Bradley Wright-Phillips is a two-time MLS Golden Boot winner and currently holds the New York Red Bulls record for most goals scored.

Internationally, Bradley Wright-Phillips earned five England U20 caps in 2005 and, after moving to North America, rejected the opportunity to represent Jamaica through his family background.

Bradley Wright-Phillips is the son of former Arsenal and England player Ian Wright.

Bradley Wright-Phillips grew up in Brockley, South London and attended the state school Kelsey Park School in Beckenham and then moved to Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College nearby in New Cross Gate.

Bradley Wright-Phillips made a total of 120 appearances for the club, scoring 24 goals.

In January 2010, Bradley Wright-Phillips made his long-awaited return for Argyle in the FA Cup against Newcastle United.

Bradley Wright-Phillips made his first start for the club against Coventry City in March 2010, and scored his first goal for Plymouth against Bristol City on 16 March 2010.

On 24 January 2011, it was announced that Bradley Wright-Phillips was moving to fellow League One club Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

Bradley Wright-Phillips scored the only goal on his debut against Colchester United on 1 February 2011.

On 24 July 2013, Bradley Wright-Phillips joined the New York Red Bulls.

Two days after the All-Star game, Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh claimed that Bradley Wright-Phillips' scoring exploits were producing international transfer interest in the player.

Bradley Wright-Phillips was assisted on the goal by his brother Shaun who was making his debut for New York.

One month later on 15 August, Bradley Wright-Phillips scored a brace against FC Cincinnati, including a goal in the 101st minute to send New York to their first Open Cup final since 2003.

Bradley Wright-Phillips made 29 appearances in all competitions during the 2019 season: 24 in Major League Soccer, four in the CONCACAF Champions League and one in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Bradley Wright-Phillips left the Red Bulls in November 2019 on the expiry of his contract, after six years with the club.

On 23 December 2020, it was announced that Bradley Wright-Phillips would join the Columbus Crew ahead of their 2021 season.

Bradley Wright-Phillips made his debut for Columbus in the CONCACAF Champions League tie against Real Esteli.

On 8 March 2022, Bradley Wright-Phillips announced his retirement from football.

On 9 March 2022, Bradley Wright-Phillips announced that he signed a one-day contract to retire as a New York Red Bull, following which he was appointed "Special Assistant to the Sporting Director".

Bradley Wright-Phillips was called up again that summer for the 2005 Toulon Tournament where he played Tunisia, South Korea and the third-place playoff penalty shootout victory over Mexico.

Bradley Wright-Phillips is married to Leann; the couple have three children.

Bradley Wright-Phillips holds an active interest in grime music and is affiliated with Lewisham-based grime crew OGz having appeared on pirate radio sets with the group.

Bradley Wright-Phillips earned his US green card following the 2016 MLS season.