Inter Miami is adding some experience to their young squad ahead of the upcoming MLS is Back Tournament. The team announced on Thursday that they have signed journeyman winger/back Brek Shea.

Shea most recently played with Atlanta United, making 19 appearances for the team in 2019 before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Reportedly, he is now fully healthy and ready to play.

Inter Miami sporting director Paul McDonough said that the team is pleased with acquiring Shea and hopes his previous experience in the league will be beneficial in the upcoming games.

“Brek is a player who we know very well from previous MLS experiences that brings a lot of attacking threat and defensive solidity,” said McDonough. “He has been training and recovering from an injury, showing he is in his regular form and able to contribute to the first team.”

Shea has been an unofficial member of Inter Miami since early 2020, training with the team’s USL affiliate during his recovery process.

“It feels good. I’m excited to be here,” said Shea. “Nothing can take away the first year. This is the first year of the Club and I’m excited to be part of that. I’ll always be a part of that.”

Brek Shea started his professional career in 2008 with Dallas FC and later had stints with Orlando City, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Atlanta United. Shea, who was an All-Star in 2011, has 224 career games in MLS and has scored 29 goals.

Shea also played two seasons in the Premier League with Stoke City but didn’t manage to make an impact during his time there.

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Atlanta United will have to play the rest of their season without their starting fullback Brek Shea. Atlanta’s head coach Frank de Boer told reporters on Tuesday that Shea suffered a knee injury which requires surgery and that he is out of the season.

According to de Boer, Shea suffered the injury in Sunday’s game with Seattle Sounders, tearing his ACL and meniscus.

“He has a really bad injury in his knee,” – said De Boer. “I feel really sorry for him. He was looking good, looking fresh, and he got this injury. Everything that almost can be destroyed in his knee is destroyed.”

Shea was playing his first season with Atlanta, with whom he signed back in December. He made 10 starts and 19 appearances in total in 2019 while contributing with one assist.

Before joining Atlanta United, Brek Shea spent time with FC Dallas, Orlando City, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He made 216 career appearances in Major League Soccer, managing to score 29 goals and dish 25 assists.

Shea also played with USMNT, playing 34 matches with the senior team and scoring four goals.  

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Inter Miami is adding some experience to their young squad ahead of the upcoming MLS is Back Tournament. The team announced on Thursday that they have signed journeyman winger/back Brek Shea.

Shea most recently played with Atlanta United, making 19 appearances for the team in 2019 before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Reportedly, he is now fully healthy and ready to play.

Inter Miami sporting director Paul McDonough said that the team is pleased with acquiring Shea and hopes his previous experience in the league will be beneficial in the upcoming games.

“Brek is a player who we know very well from previous MLS experiences that brings a lot of attacking threat and defensive solidity,” said McDonough. “He has been training and recovering from an injury, showing he is in his regular form and able to contribute to the first team.”

Shea has been an unofficial member of Inter Miami since early 2020, training with the team’s USL affiliate during his recovery process.

“It feels good. I’m excited to be here,” said Shea. “Nothing can take away the first year. This is the first year of the Club and I’m excited to be part of that. I’ll always be a part of that.”

Brek Shea started his professional career in 2008 with Dallas FC and later had stints with Orlando City, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Atlanta United. Shea, who was an All-Star in 2011, has 224 career games in MLS and has scored 29 goals.

Shea also played two seasons in the Premier League with Stoke City but didn’t manage to make an impact during his time there.

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Atlanta United will have to play the rest of their season without their starting fullback Brek Shea. Atlanta’s head coach Frank de Boer told reporters on Tuesday that Shea suffered a knee injury which requires surgery and that he is out of the season.

According to de Boer, Shea suffered the injury in Sunday’s game with Seattle Sounders, tearing his ACL and meniscus.

“He has a really bad injury in his knee,” – said De Boer. “I feel really sorry for him. He was looking good, looking fresh, and he got this injury. Everything that almost can be destroyed in his knee is destroyed.”

Shea was playing his first season with Atlanta, with whom he signed back in December. He made 10 starts and 19 appearances in total in 2019 while contributing with one assist.

Before joining Atlanta United, Brek Shea spent time with FC Dallas, Orlando City, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He made 216 career appearances in Major League Soccer, managing to score 29 goals and dish 25 assists.

Shea also played with USMNT, playing 34 matches with the senior team and scoring four goals.  

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