Tristan Bowen was born on January 30,1991 and is an American former professional soccer player.
15 Facts About Tristan Bowen
Tristan Bowen, who was homeschooled, forwent college although he was offered a scholarship to UCLA, and joined LA Galaxy's youth academy, Galaxy Rios, on March 15,2007.
Tristan Bowen played for Galaxy Rios at the 2008 SUM U-17 Cup, and later helped the team win the Pacific Southern California Division of the USL Super-20 League.
Tristan Bowen played several games with Galaxy's reserves in the MLS Reserve Division towards the end of the 2008 season, and was formally signed by the senior LA Galaxy team on November 12,2008, making him the first player in MLS history to be signed directly from his club's Youth Academy.
Tristan Bowen played during Galaxy's pre-season tour of Oceania in February 2009, and made his professional debut on April 7,2009, in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup against Colorado Rapids.
Tristan Bowen made his MLS debut on June 20,2009, in a game against San Jose Earthquakes.
Tristan Bowen was traded to city rivals Chivas USA on December 15,2010, in exchange for allocation money and a split of any future foreign transfer fee received for the player.
Tristan Bowen returned from his loan stint on May 17,2012.
Tristan Bowen was traded to Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for Mauro Rosales on December 11,2013.
In December 2014, Tristan Bowen entered the 2014 MLS Re-Entry Draft and was selected in stage two by New England Revolution.
Tristan Bowen did not agree to terms with New England.
In February 2016, Tristan Bowen signed with AFC United in Sweden.
Tristan Bowen helped the club win promotion to Allesvenska, Sweden's first division.
In January 2020, Tristan Bowen came out of a three-year retirement and signed with Oakland Roots SC ahead of the team's spring season in the National Independent Soccer Association.
Tristan Bowen has played for the United States U-18 and U-20 national teams, including three games in November 2008, during which he played friendly games against Spanish La Liga teams Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.