Taylor Twellman

Taylor Twellman
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Name	Taylor Twellman
Birth date	February 29, 1980
Birth place	Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in
Position	Forward

Taylor Twellman is a former American soccer player who played as a forward for New England Revolution in Major League Soccer. He is a former member of the United States men's national soccer team and has played with notable players like Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, and Tim Howard. Twellman's career has been marked by his impressive goal-scoring record, earning him comparisons to other prolific American soccer players like Brian McBride and Josh Wolff. He has also been involved with various soccer organizations, including U.S. Soccer and the Major League Soccer Players Union.

● Early Life and Education

Twellman was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tim Twellman, a former American soccer player who played for the Minnesota Kicks and the Tulsa Roughnecks. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and developed a passion for soccer at a young age, playing for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher club team. Twellman attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he played college soccer for the Creighton Bluejays men's soccer team under coach Brett Mosen. During his time at Creighton University, he was a member of the Missouri Valley Conference and competed against other top college soccer programs like the University of Notre Dame and the University of Virginia.

● Club Career

Twellman began his professional soccer career with the New England Revolution in 2002, after being drafted by the team with the second overall pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft. He quickly established himself as a key player for the team, scoring 23 goals in his rookie season and earning the MLS Rookie of the Year award. Twellman went on to play for the New England Revolution for eight seasons, scoring over 100 goals and helping the team win the 2007 U.S. Open Cup. He also played with notable teammates like Steve Ralston, Jay Heaps, and Matt Reis, and competed against top MLS teams like the Los Angeles Galaxy, the D.C. United, and the Chicago Fire Soccer Club.

● International Career

Twellman made his debut for the United States men's national soccer team in 2002, and went on to earn 30 caps for the team. He scored six goals for the United States men's national soccer team, including a goal against Panama in a 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup match. Twellman also played in several other international tournaments, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2007 Copa America. He was a member of the United States men's national soccer team that competed against top international teams like Brazil, Argentina, and England, and played alongside other notable American soccer players like DaMarcus Beasley and Oguchi Onyewu.

● Broadcasting Career

After retiring from professional soccer in 2010, Twellman began a career in broadcasting. He worked as a soccer analyst for ESPN, providing commentary for MLS and U.S. national team matches. Twellman also worked as a studio analyst for ESPN's soccer coverage, appearing on shows like SportsCenter and ESPN FC. He has worked alongside other notable soccer broadcasters like John Harkes, Alexi Lalas, and Bob Ley, and has provided commentary for several high-profile soccer tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League.

● Personal Life

Twellman is married to Lindsay Twellman, and the couple has two children together. He is involved with several charitable organizations, including the Taylor Twellman Foundation, which supports youth soccer programs and children's hospitals. Twellman has also been involved with other charitable initiatives, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. He has worked with other notable American soccer players like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain to support various charitable causes, and has been recognized for his contributions to the soccer community with awards like the MLS Humanitarian of the Year award.