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Bradley Sample
Bradley Sample
American Midfielder • Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC • Louisville Graduate • 30 USL Apps • Goal of the Week Winner • First Wave International
75.5
🇺🇸 USAPittsburgh Riverhounds • Louisville Graduate • Holding Midfielder
Full NameBradley Sample
PositionMidfielder (Holding)
NationalityUnited States 🇺🇸
Age24 (Born: Nov 12, 2000)

Career Path

Louisville Cardinals2019-2023 (90 apps)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds2024-Present (30+ apps)

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Bradley Sample is a promising holding midfielder with Pittsburgh Riverhounds. **Pittsburgh Riverhounds (2024-Present)**: **30 appearances, 4 assists** in rookie 2024 season. **Started 12 matches**. Made immediate impact. **First professional goal** (header) vs Rhode Island - won **USL Championship Goal of the Week**. Currently in second professional season (2025). **Louisville Cardinals (2019-2023)**: **90 appearances, 4 goals, 7 assists** over 5 seasons. Elite college career. **3x All-ACC Academic Team** (2020, 2021, 2022). **4x NCAA Tournament** participant. **2019 ACC Tournament** - appeared in final vs Clemson. Known for **tactical intelligence (8.0)**, **passing (7.7)**, **positioning (7.8)**, and **work rate (7.9)**. Solid holding midfielder with good distribution. At 24, developing professional with excellent academic credentials.

Career Highlights: 30 USL Championship Apps • First Pro Goal (GoW) • Louisville Graduate • 3x All-ACC Academic Team • 90 College Apps

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Technical Metrics

Tactical Intelligence8.0
Work Rate7.9
Positioning7.8
Passing7.7
Vision7.6

Tier 1: Defensive & Physical

Interceptions7.5
Tackling7.4
Stamina7.8
Composure7.7

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Sample's tactical DNA - intelligent holding midfielder.

Top Philosophy Fits

Holding Midfielder 8.0/10 Possession-Based 7.8/10 Tactical Intelligence 8.0/10 Build-Up Play 7.7/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

PersonalityINTJ (Architect)
StyleIntelligent Holding MF
Tactical Intelligence8.0
Work Rate7.9

Analysis

**30 USL Championship appearances** in rookie 2024 season. **First professional goal** won Goal of the Week. **Louisville Cardinals legend**: 90 apps, **3x All-ACC Academic Team**. Intelligent holding midfielder. At 24, developing professional.

🤝 Key Career Moments

2019-2023 | Louisville Cardinals
🎓 **90 appearances, 4 goals, 7 assists** over 5 seasons. **3x All-ACC Academic Team** (2020-2022). Elite college career.
2019 | ACC Tournament Final
🏆 **ACC TOURNAMENT FINAL** - Appeared in final vs Clemson. Major college achievement.
2019-2022 | NCAA Tournament
⚽ **4x NCAA TOURNAMENT** participant. Consistent postseason performer.
2024 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds
💛🖤 **PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS** - Professional career begins. 30 apps, 4 assists in rookie season.
Sep 7, 2024 | First Professional Goal
🎯 **GOAL OF THE WEEK** - Header vs Rhode Island won USL Championship Goal of the Week. Breakthrough moment.

📈 Career Statistics

Club Years Apps Goals (Assists)
Louisville Cardinals 2019-2023 90 4 (7)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2024-Present 30+ 1 (4)
Career: 120+ Total Apps • USL Championship GoW • 3x All-ACC Academic Team • 4x NCAA Tournament

⚽ Tactical Profile & Playing Style

Bradley Sample is an intelligent holding midfielder.

Aspect Description
Primary Role Holding Midfielder
Key Strengths Tactical intelligence (8.0), work rate (7.9), positioning (7.8), stamina (7.8)
Technical Good passing ability, solid distribution, good vision
Defensive Decent interceptions, reliable tackler, good positioning
Mental Tactically intelligent, 3x All-ACC Academic Team, composed on ball
Summary: Intelligent holding midfielder. 30 Pittsburgh apps in rookie season. Louisville graduate. Goal of the Week winner. Developing professional.

⚽ Last 5 Matches

Recent performances - Pittsburgh Riverhounds (December 2025 season).

Date Competition Match Result Performance
Nov 9, 2025 USL Championship Charleston vs Pittsburgh ❌ 2-1 L Midfield Presence
Nov 2, 2025 USL Championship Pittsburgh vs Louisville ⬜ 1-1 D Solid Display
Oct 26, 2025 USL Championship Birmingham vs Pittsburgh ✅ W Holding Role
Oct 19, 2025 USL Championship Pittsburgh vs Tampa Bay ✅ 2-0 W Controlled Midfield
Oct 12, 2025 USL Championship Detroit vs Pittsburgh ⬜ D Distributing Well

🌟 Iconic Matches

Career-defining moments.

Sep 7, 2024 | First Professional Goal
🎯 **GOAL OF THE WEEK** - Header vs Rhode Island won USL Championship Goal of the Week. Breakthrough professional moment.
2019 | ACC Tournament Final
🏆 **ACC TOURNAMENT FINAL** - Louisville vs Clemson. Major college achievement.
2019-2023 | Louisville Career
🎓 **90 APPEARANCES** - 3x All-ACC Academic Team, 4x NCAA Tournament. Elite college career.

📊 Player Comparison (vs USL Holding Midfielders)

Sample vs USL Championship Holding Midfielders

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

Full NameBradley Sample
DOBNov 12, 2000 (24)
PositionMidfielder (Holding)
NationalityUnited States 🇺🇸

Current Status

TeamPittsburgh Riverhounds SC
LeagueUSL Championship
AgencyFirst Wave International
Rating75.5 - Developing

🎯 Scout's Final Verdict

Elite Attributes

Tactical Intelligence 8.0/10
Work Rate 7.9/10
Positioning 7.8/10
Stamina 7.8/10
Passing 7.7/10

Summary

VERDICT: INTELLIGENT HOLDING MIDFIELDER

Bradley Sample is a promising holding midfielder with Pittsburgh Riverhounds. **30 appearances, 4 assists** in rookie 2024 season. **Started 12 matches**. **First professional goal** (header) vs Rhode Island won **USL Championship Goal of the Week**. **Louisville Cardinals graduate**: **90 appearances, 4 goals, 7 assists** (2019-2023). **3x All-ACC Academic Team** (2020-2022). **4x NCAA Tournament** participant. Known for exceptional **tactical intelligence (8.0)** and **work rate (7.9)**. Solid holding midfielder with good distribution. At 24, developing professional with excellent academic credentials and bright future.