Christian Dean

Christian Dean (born March 14, 1993) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a center back for Forward Madison FC in USL League One.

Career Youth Dean began his youth soccer career at the youth teams of Palo Alto Football Club, Santa Clara Sporting FC and U.S. Soccer Development Academy club De Anza Force. He was also selected into the National Academy Select 93 teams in 2009 and 2010 for the West and won the 2010 New York Red Bulls National High School Cup. He then went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley where he played college soccer for the California Golden Bears.

Chicago Fire On August 9, 2017, Dean was acquired by Chicago Fire in exchange for $50,000 of General Allocation Money as well as $50,000 of Targeted Allocation Money, and a percentage of any future transfer fees. He announced his retirement on November 1, 2018.

Charlotte Independence On April 24, 2021, Dean returned to professional soccer after two years, signing a contract with USL Championship club Charlotte Independence ahead of the 2021 season.

Bay Cities FC Ahead of the 2022 NISA season, Dean joined Bay Cities FC. He scored his first goal for the club on April 23, 2022, against California United Strikers FC.

Forward Madison FC On June 8, 2022, Forward Madison FC manager Matt Glaeser announced at a community meeting that the club had signed Dean.

International

Dean trained with the United States U20 side in 2012.

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