D.C. United defender Frederic Brillant introduced his retirement from expert soccer, and will be part of the Loudoun United FC technical body of workers as an assistant educate, it was introduced Tuesday.
The center again spent the closing four years as a staple of D.C. United's backline, recording ninety nine appearances for the Washington D.C. Aspect.
"It is bittersweet to announce my retirement from expert soccer after over 15 years as a player. I want to thank D.C. United and New York City FC similarly to my Belgian clubs Beerschot AC and K.V. Oostende for trusting me as a player and making my profession so enjoyable,” Brillant said in a declaration.
“Now, I am enthusiastic about this next mission in my existence and am looking forward to making use of the whole lot I’ve found out as a participant as a educate for the subsequent era."
His career spanned 16 years, making over four hundred professional appearances within the United States and Belgium.
He first commenced inside the lower divisions of Belgium with RE Bertrix before representing K.V. Oostende over two distinctive stints in addition to Beerschot AC.
Brillant made his pass to Major League Soccer in 2016 via signing with New York City FC, in which he spent two seasons.
“I am excited to welcome Fred now not most effective to Loudoun United but additionally to the education international. Fred had a incredible career and turned into capable of play for a long time due to his professionalism and expertise of the game. These traits will prove to be precious to our younger gamers on the membership as they maintain to analyze and develop,” Loudoun United head instruct Ryan Martin said.
“Fred will similarly support the relationship among the primary crew and Loudoun United and assist align the fashion and machine of play among the two. This is a super day for Loudoun United and the entire club to maintain Fred with us on this capacity.”
Brillant completed his National B Coaching License certification thru america Soccer Federation in December 2021, in addition to his National C Coaching License certification in January 2021. He also labored with the D.C. United Academy and USSF to benefit his coaching accreditation.
