Ciaran O'Brien
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| Full name | Ciaran Patrick O'Brien | |
| Date of birth | November 17, 1987 | |
| Place of birth | Federal Way, Washington, United States | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
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| Current club | Colorado Rapids | |
| Number | 19 | |
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| 2005 2006–2007 |
University of San Diego UC Santa Barbara |
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| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2007 2008– |
Tacoma Tide Colorado Rapids |
15 (7) 1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Ciaran O'Brien (born 17 November 1987, in Federal Way, Washington) is an American soccer player currently playing for Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. He is the son of former Republic of Ireland international player Fran O'Brien, and the brother of fellow professional soccer player Leighton O'Brien.
O'Brien played center midfield for four years at Decatur High School in Federal Way, Washington, where he earned NSCAA All-American honors, was a First Team All-South Puget Sound League selection for four straight years, and was selected as the Washington State Gatorade Player of the Year after his senior season.
O'Brien initially played college soccer for the University of San Diego, where he was a NSCAA Freshman All-American and was named to the All-WCC Second Team, before transferring to UC Santa Barbara in his sophomore year. With the UCSB Gauchos, he made the 2007 NCAA Tournament, losing out to national finalists Ohio State. He was named the 2007 Big West Midfielder of the Year with UCSB, as well as the highest scoring player in the Big West with 25 points on seven goals and 11 assists. During his college years O'Brien also played for Tacoma Tide of the USL Premier Development League, where his father is head coach.
O'Brien decided to leave UCSB early without graduating, signing a Generation Adidas contract in the process. He was the 5th overall pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, selected by the Colorado Rapids. He made his MLS debut as a substitute in the 71st minute in Colorado's first match of the 2008 season against Los Angeles Galaxy on March 29, 2008, but was sent off in the 90th minute for a tackle on Carlos Ruiz.
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