Written By: Brady Mendez

Braylen’s journey at Champion’s Quest began in June 2021 when he walked through the doors as a 10-year-old with ambitious goals and untapped potential. Known for his natural speed, Braylen recognized early on that he needed to concentrate on his agility, coordination, and strength to take his game to the next level. Playing as a right back, he initially struggled against technical players who were shifty and quick on the ball. Yet, even at such a young age, Braylen demonstrated remarkable maturity by identifying his areas for improvement and dedicating himself to addressing them.

In the past 3.5 years, Braylen has made phenomenal progress.When he first tested at Champion’s Quest, he scored 5.3, reflecting the early stages of his athletic development. Today, his score has skyrocketed to an impressive 50.5, a testament to his relentless hard work and dedication. His progress shows no signs of slowing down.

Beyond athleticism, Braylen has grown into a well-rounded soccer player. He has improved his understanding of the game, improved his reading of plays, and mastered key skills like long-range passing and organizational play as both a center back and right back. These improvements and his relentless work ethic have propelled him through an impressive journey.

Braylen began playing at Liverpool FC International Academy, then transitioned to the competitive Slammers ECNL team. Now, he’s completing his first season with the prestigious LA Galaxy Academy, a significant milestone that underscores his talent and determination. In this past year with the LA Galaxy, he has improved so much that he has been used in several different positions, from center back, right back, right winger, and right wing-back.

Braylen’s story is more than just one of athletic development—it’s a story of focus, resilience, and growth. As he continues to push his limits and pursue excellence, the future looks exceptionally bright for this young athlete.