Jim Brazeau
Encyclopedia
Jim Brazeau is a retired American soccer goalkeeper
. He played one season in the American Professional Soccer League
and five in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
. He earned the first shutout in CISL history on August 25, 1993. He is currently the head coach of Pacific University
.
. He then began his college career as a defender with Pacific University
in 1985. After two seasons, he transferred to Oregon State University
in 1989. When he arrived, the Beavers’ goalkeeper had just been declared academically ineligible and Brazeau was converted from defender to goalkeeper. He was named the 1989 first team Cascade Division goalkeeper. In 1990, Brazeau signed with the Seattle Storm
in the American Professional Soccer League
where he spent most of the season as a backup to Chris Bell. The Storm withdrew from the league following the season]. In 1993, he joined the newly established Portland Pride
in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
. He broke his jaw early in the season, but in his first game back on August 25, 1995, Brazeau became the first CISL goalkeeper to post a shutout in Portland’s 10-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Stingers
. In 1994, he moved to the Washington Warthogs
, but was back in Portland in 1995. He retired following the 1997 season.
Brazeau played two seasons for the Boxers as a defender, helping the team to the NAIA District II championship in 1986. He followed former Boxer head coach Jimmy Conway to Oregon State where he played one season as a goalkeeper, earning all-conference honors.
. The next year, he was hired as an assistant coach with Oregon State University
. He held this position until 1995. In 1994, he became a staff coach with both the Oregon Olympic Development Program and with F.C. Portland, a local youth club. He remained with the Oregon Olympic program until 2001 and F.C. Portland through 2006. In 1999 and 2000, he was an assistant coach with Seattle Preparatory School
. In 2000, he was hired as the head coach for Pacific University men’s team, becoming head coach of the women’s team in 2001. That year, he also became the goalkeeper coach for the Portland Timbers
of the USL First Division
. He coached with the Timbers through 2005, then rejoined the team in 2007 through 2009. He is also the Willamette United FC Club Director.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
. He played one season in the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
and five in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
. He earned the first shutout in CISL history on August 25, 1993. He is currently the head coach of Pacific University
Pacific University
Pacific University is a private university located in Oregon, United States. The first campus began more than 160 years ago and is located about 38 km west of Portland in Forest Grove...
.
Playing
Brazeau attended Seattle Preparatory SchoolSeattle Preparatory School
Seattle Preparatory School, popularly known as Seattle Prep is a private Jesuit high school located on Capitol Hill, in Seattle. It was founded in 1891 and has maintained a long history of academic excellence. The school regularly sends many of its students to Ivy League and 'highly selective'...
. He then began his college career as a defender with Pacific University
Pacific University
Pacific University is a private university located in Oregon, United States. The first campus began more than 160 years ago and is located about 38 km west of Portland in Forest Grove...
in 1985. After two seasons, he transferred to Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
in 1989. When he arrived, the Beavers’ goalkeeper had just been declared academically ineligible and Brazeau was converted from defender to goalkeeper. He was named the 1989 first team Cascade Division goalkeeper. In 1990, Brazeau signed with the Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm (soccer)
Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to...
in the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
where he spent most of the season as a backup to Chris Bell. The Storm withdrew from the league following the season]. In 1993, he joined the newly established Portland Pride
Portland Pride
The Portland Pride are a defunct indoor soccer team that played in the Continental Indoor Soccer League from 1993 to 1997.-History:In 1993, a new league, the Continental Indoor Soccer League began its first season. Traditionally, indoor soccer has been a winter sport, but the CISL decided to...
in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
. He broke his jaw early in the season, but in his first game back on August 25, 1995, Brazeau became the first CISL goalkeeper to post a shutout in Portland’s 10-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Stingers
Pittsburgh Stingers
Pittsburgh Stingers were a professional indoor soccer team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They played in the Continental Indoor Soccer League from 1994–1995. The two season that the Stingers played they avg. attendance was 3,091 per game....
. In 1994, he moved to the Washington Warthogs
Washington Warthogs
The Washington Warthogs were a professional indoor soccer team in the Continental Indoor Soccer League from 1994-1997. They played their home games in the US Airways Arena in Landover, Maryland, an arena they shared with the Washington Capitals and Washington Bullets.The Warthogs featured the...
, but was back in Portland in 1995. He retired following the 1997 season.
Brazeau played two seasons for the Boxers as a defender, helping the team to the NAIA District II championship in 1986. He followed former Boxer head coach Jimmy Conway to Oregon State where he played one season as a goalkeeper, earning all-conference honors.
Coaching
In 1991, Brazeau spent one season as the head coach of Portland Community CollegePortland Community College
Portland Community College is Oregon's largest community college, located in Portland, United States. It serves over one million residents in the five county area of Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Clackamas, and Columbia...
. The next year, he was hired as an assistant coach with Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
. He held this position until 1995. In 1994, he became a staff coach with both the Oregon Olympic Development Program and with F.C. Portland, a local youth club. He remained with the Oregon Olympic program until 2001 and F.C. Portland through 2006. In 1999 and 2000, he was an assistant coach with Seattle Preparatory School
Seattle Preparatory School
Seattle Preparatory School, popularly known as Seattle Prep is a private Jesuit high school located on Capitol Hill, in Seattle. It was founded in 1891 and has maintained a long history of academic excellence. The school regularly sends many of its students to Ivy League and 'highly selective'...
. In 2000, he was hired as the head coach for Pacific University men’s team, becoming head coach of the women’s team in 2001. That year, he also became the goalkeeper coach for the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
. He coached with the Timbers through 2005, then rejoined the team in 2007 through 2009. He is also the Willamette United FC Club Director.