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{{Short description|American soccer player (born 1978)}}
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| name           = Brian Mullan
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| caption        = Mullan with Colorado Rapids in 2011
| birth_date     = {{birth date and age|1978|4|23}}
| birth_place    = [[Mineola, New York]], United States
| height         = {{height|ft=5|in=8}}
| position       = [[Midfielder]]
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| collegeyears1  = 1997–2000
| college1       = [[Creighton Bluejays men's soccer|Creighton Bluejays]]
| collegecaps1   = 88
| collegegoals1  = 36
| years1         = 1999
| clubs1         = [[Wisconsin Rebels]]
| caps1          =
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| years2         = 2001–2002
| clubs2         = [[Los Angeles Galaxy]]
| caps2          = 31
| goals2         = 5
| years3         = 2003–2005
| clubs3         = [[San Jose Earthquakes]]
| caps3          = 83
| goals3         = 12
| years4         = 2006–2010
| clubs4         = [[Houston Dynamo]]
| caps4          = 136
| goals4         = 9
| years5         = 2010–2014
| clubs5         = [[Colorado Rapids]]
| caps5          = 73
| goals5         = 3
| totalcaps      = 323
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| nationalyears1 = 2004–2007
| nationalteam1  = [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]]
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'''Brian Mullan''' (born April 23, 1978) is an American former professional [[association football|soccer]] player.  He played for the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]], [[San Jose Earthquakes]], [[Houston Dynamo]], and [[Colorado Rapids]] in [[Major League Soccer]]. He won five [[MLS Cup]]s, two [[Supporters' Shield]]s, and one [[U.S. Open Cup]] during his career.  He is one of only four players to have won MLS Cup five or more times. He also won four [[cap (sport)|caps]] for the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] between 2004 and 2007.  Not a flashy player, Mullan was known for his work rate, hustle, and determination on the field.<ref name=":20" /><ref name=":14" />

==Youth and college career==
Mullan was born in [[Mineola, New York]], but his family moved to [[Littleton, Colorado]], a suburb of [[Denver]], when he was young.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/brian-mullan|access-date=July 10, 2020|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> He played [[Ice hockey|hockey]] growing up before deciding to focus on soccer full time. He attended [[Regis Jesuit High School]] in nearby [[Aurora, Colorado]]. Mullan led Regis Jesuit to a Colorado 4A Boys Soccer State Championship in 1995 and a 5A State Championship in 1996. In the 5A title game in 1996, Mullan scored a hat-trick and had one assist to help Regis Jesuit win 5–3.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=Polis|first=John|date=September 23, 2014|title=Priorities aligned, Brian Mullan looks forward to life beyond soccer|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2014/09/23/priorities-aligned-brian-mullan-looks-forward-life-beyond-soccer|access-date=July 10, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref> He also received numerous individual accolades for his high school career, including being named a 1996 [[NSCAA]]/[[Umbro]] High School Boys All-American and the 1996 NSCAA/Umbro Colorado Player of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=1996 NSCAA/Umbro High School Boys All-Americans|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/16642/1996-nscaaumbro-high-school-boys-all-americans.html|access-date=July 10, 2020|website=www.socceramerica.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=1996 NSCAA/Umbro Boys HS State Players of the Year|url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/16736/1996-nscaaumbro-boys-hs-state-players-of-the-year.html|access-date=July 10, 2020|website=www.socceramerica.com|language=en}}</ref>

He played his [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] at [[Creighton University]] from 1997 to 2000, where he led the [[Creighton Bluejays men's soccer|Bluejays]] to [[Missouri Valley Conference Men's Soccer Tournament]] titles in 1997, 1998, and 2000 with Mullan being named Tournament MVP in 2000.  He also helped Creighton reach the [[NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament]] final, their only appearance in the title game in school history.  His individual honors during his time in college include [[NSCAA]] All-America Second Team in 2000, NCAA College Cup All-Tournament Team in 2000, First Team All-Conference in 1998, 1999, and 2000, Second Team All-Conference in 1997, and [[Missouri Valley Conference|MVC]] All-Freshman team in 1997.  He ranks 6th in all time goals, 4th in all-time assists, and 4th in all time appearances for the Bluejays. in 2008, Mullan was selected to the Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=2019 Creighton Men's Soccer Media Guide (PDF)|url=https://gocreighton.com/documents/2019/8/20/2019MSOCGuide.pdf?id=19985|access-date=July 10, 2020|website=Creighton University Athletics|language=en}}</ref>

While in college, he played for the [[Wisconsin Rebels]] in 1999 and the [[Colorado Comets]], both in the [[Premier Development League]].<ref>[http://www.a-league.com/news/2001/news,2001,0029.shtml Major League Soccer SuperDraft 2001] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015051832/http://www.a-league.com/news/2001/news%2C2001%2C0029.shtml |date=October 15, 2007 }}</ref>

==Club career==

===Los Angeles Galaxy===
Upon graduating, Mullan was drafted 9th overall by the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] in the [[2001 MLS SuperDraft]]. He missed the start of the season due to surgery to repair a [[torn meniscus]] in his left knee. He made his professional debut on April 21, getting the start in a 1–0 win over the [[Colorado Rapids]].<ref name=":0" />  In the Galaxy's next game, Mullan recorded his first career assist in a 3–2 win over the Rapids.  On May 9, Mullan scored the first two goals of his pro career, with the second coming in the 92nd minute to give LA a 4–4 draw with the [[Tampa Bay Mutiny]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2001 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2001/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 10, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  He underwent ankle surgery to repair a torn ligament on July 24 that kept him out for the remainder of the regular season.<ref name=":0" />  The Galaxy finished top of the Western Conference in Mullan's absence, qualifying for the [[2001 Major League Soccer season#MLS Cup Playoffs|playoffs]].  Los Angeles advanced past the [[MetroStars]] in the first round in three games. Mullan returned from the injury in time to face the [[Chicago Fire FC|Chicago Fire]] in the semifinals.  He appeared in all three games of the series and recorded an assist on [[Mauricio Cienfuegos]]'s [[Sudden death (sport)|sudden death]], series winning game in extra time.  At [[MLS Cup 2001]], Los Angeles fell to the San Jose Earthquakes 2–1, with Mullan appearing off the bench in the game.<ref name=":2" />  In the [[2001 U.S. Open Cup]] final, Mullan came on as a substitute to help LA defeat the [[New England Revolution]] 2–1, the first Open Cup title in Galaxy history.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 19, 2001|title=Galaxy Win First Open Cup Title|url=http://www.mlsnet.com/content/01/mls1026opencup.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011119055227/http://www.mlsnet.com/content/01/mls1026opencup.html|archive-date=November 19, 2001|access-date=July 10, 2020}}</ref>

On May 4, 2002, Mullan scored his first goal of the 2002 season in a 2–1 win over the [[Kansas City Wizards]].  On August 17, Mullan recorded two assists in a 4–0 Galaxy win against the Rapids.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2002 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2002/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 10, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  He finished the regular season with 3 goals and 2 assists from 21 appearances, helping the Galaxy win the [[2002 Major League Soccer season|2002 Supporters' Shield]].<ref name=":0" />  Mullan made four appearances off the bench during LA's six playoff games, helping the Galaxy win [[MLS Cup 2002]], the first MLS Cup victory in club history.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" />  He also made three appearances in the [[2002 U.S. Open Cup]] as he helped the Galaxy reach the final, where they lost to the [[Columbus Crew SC|Columbus Crew]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan|url=https://www.lagalaxy.com/starmap/brian-mullan|website=LA Galaxy}}</ref>

Although Mullan had played as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]] throughout his career, Galaxy head coach [[Sigi Schmid]] felt Mullan was better suited to play as a [[Right Midfielder|right midfielder]].  Unfortunately for Mullan, MLS All-Star and [[United States men's national soccer team|U.S. national team]] star [[Cobi Jones]] played in that position for the Galaxy.  Because the Galaxy were not willing to trade Jones, Schmid began looking to move Mullan to a different team.<ref name=":4" />

===San Jose Earthquakes===
On January 17, 2003, Mullan was traded to the [[San Jose Earthquakes]] for a [[2003 MLS SuperDraft]] second round pick.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=January 17, 2003|title=Galaxy Drafts Local Phenom|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/galaxy-drafts-local-phenom/n-1983112|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=OurSports Central|language=en}}</ref> Mullan made his debut for the Earthquakes on March 16, getting the start in a 4–2 loss to [[C.S.D. Municipal]] in the [[CONCACAF Champions' Cup]] Round of 16.  He would start the second leg as well, a 2–1 San Jose win, with Municipal advancing 5–4 on aggregate.  On April 12, Mullan recorded an assist on [[Brian Ching]]'s goal in the 1st minute to help the Earthquakes to a 2–1 win over the [[Colorado Rapids]] in San Jose's first game of the MLS season.  In their next game, he scored his first goal for the Quakes to give San Jose a 1–1 draw with the [[Kansas City Wizards]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2003 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2003/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  Mullan enjoyed a productive first season playing as a wide midfielder, scoring 6 goals and adding 9 assists in the regular season, both career highs.<ref name=":0" />  He started all 30 regular season games as he helped the Earthquakes finish first in the Western Conference and second overall.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2003 Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/100/2003-Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  In the first round of the playoffs, San Jose faced off with Mullan's former team, the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]].  After losing the first leg 2–0, San Jose returned home only to have the Galaxy take a 2–0 lead after 13 minutes, giving LA a four-goal lead on aggregate.  The Earthquakes rallied to score five goals and win in what is considered by some to be the greatest comeback in MLS history.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Quillen|first=Ian|date=March 23, 2020|title=How Landon Donovan's San Jose Earthquakes made the greatest comeback in MLS Cup Playoff history|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/03/23/how-landon-donovans-san-jose-earthquakes-made-greatest-comeback-mls-cup-playoff|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> and advance to the conference final where San Jose matched up with Kansas City.  Mullan scored once as the Quakes beat the Wizards 3–2 to advance to MLS Cup.  Mullan had one assist in the final as San Jose beat the [[Chicago Fire FC|Chicago Fire]] 4–2 to win [[MLS Cup 2003]].<ref name=":6" />

The Earthquakes began the 2004 season on March 17, losing 3–0 to [[Liga Deportiva Alajuelense|Alajuelense]] in the [[CONCACAF Champions' Cup]].  Mullan would score once in the return leg, but Alajuelense advanced 3–1 on aggregate.  He scored his first league goal of the year on May 22 in a 4–2 win over the Galaxy.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2004 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2004/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  On August 7, Mullan had one goal and one assist as San Jose beat [[D.C. United]] 2–0, a performance that saw Mullan named MLS Player of the Week.<ref name=":0" />  Mullan enjoyed another productive regular season in 2004, playing 28 games (all starts) and recording 3 goals and 8 assists.  The season was a disappointment for the Earthquakes, finishing 4th in the west and qualifying for the playoffs by just two points.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2004 Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/133/2004-Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  San Jose faced off with the Kansas City Wizards in the playoffs.  Mullan played every minute of the two legs as KC advanced 3–2 on aggregate.  Mullan also made three appearances in the [[U.S. Open Cup|Open Cup]], helping the Earthquakes reach the semifinal.<ref name=":7" />

{{Quote box|width=25%|align=right|quoted=1|quote="If I had 11 Brian Mullans on the team, I'd win the MLS Cup every year."|source=— [[Dominic Kinnear]], Mullan's head coach for two seasons in San Jose and five seasons in Houston.<ref>{{cite news |title=Keeler: Brian Mullan, ex-Rapids midfielder, now battling coronavirus on the front lines|url=https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2020/05/06/brian-mullan-rapids-mls-coronavirus-soccer-national-nurses-day/ |access-date=July 14, 2020 |website=The Fort Morgan Times}}</ref>}}
The 2005 season got underway for San Jose and Mullan on April 2 with a 2–2 draw with the [[New England Revolution]].  On May 14, Mullan suffered an ankle injury in a 0–0 draw with [[FC Dallas]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=<!--not stated-->|date=May 18, 2005|title=Injuries change lineups in MLS|url=https://www.deseret.com/2005/5/18/19892939/injuries-change-lineups-in-mls|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=Deseret News|language=en}}</ref> On June 29, Mullan returned to the lineup after missing seven games and had the game winning assist after setting up [[Dwayne De Rosario]] in the 88th minute, giving San Jose a 1–0 win over the Colorado Rapids.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 30, 2005|title=Quakes top Rapids on late goal|url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2005/06/30/quakes-top-rapids-on-late-goal/|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=East Bay Times|language=en-US}}</ref>  He scored his first goal of the season on July 2 in a 2–2 draw with Dallas. On October 15, Mullan scored once and had one assist to give the Quakes a 3–1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy in the final match of the regular season.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2005 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2005/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  He had 3 goals and 6 assists from 25 regular season appearances as he helped the Earthquakes win their first [[Supporters' Shield]] in club history.<ref name=":0" />  In the playoffs, Mullan played in both legs of the first round against the Galaxy and had one assist, but Los Angeles would advance 4–2 on aggregate.  He also made two appearances and scored one goal in the Open Cup during the season.<ref name=":8" />

===Houston Dynamo===
Ahead of the 2006 season, the Earthquakes franchise and players moved to [[Houston|Houston, Texas]] and rebranded as the [[Houston Dynamo]].  On April 2, 2006, Mullan recorded two assists to help Houston beat the [[Colorado Rapids]] 5–2 in the inaugural game in Dynamo history.  On June 17 he had a goal and an assist to give the Dynamo a 2–1 win over [[Real Salt Lake]].<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2006 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2006/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> Mullan finished the regular season with 31 appearances, 2 goals, 4 assists, helping the Dynamo finish 2nd in the Western Conference.<ref name=":0" />  In the first leg of the conference semifinals, Mullan had one assist in a 2–1 Dynamo loss.  Houston would recover in the second leg to win 3–2 on aggregate.  Mullan had a goal and an assist in the conference final, helping Houston to a 3–1 win over Colorado and advance to [[MLS Cup 2006]].  In the final, Houston and the [[New England Revolution]] battled to a 0–0 draw during the first 90 minutes.  In the 113th minute, [[Taylor Twellman]] broke the deadlock to give the Revs the lead.  About 10 seconds after the ensuing kickoff, Mullan received the ball on the right wing and whipped in a cross that [[Brian Ching]] headed into the goal to level the score at one.  The Dynamo would go on to win the game on penalties.  In the 2006 U.S. Open Cup, Mullan made two appearances and had one assist to help the Dynamo reach the semifinals, where they fell to the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] 3–1.<ref name=":9" />
[[File:Brian Mullan 031508.jpg|left|thumb|Mullan at a Dynamo training session in 2008.]]
The Dynamo opened the 2007 season on February 21 with a 1–0 loss to [[Puntarenas F.C.|Puntarenas F.C]]. in the [[CONCACAF Champions' Cup]].  Mullan and the Dynamo would recover in the second leg, winning 2–0 to advance to the semifinals.  Houston beat [[C.F. Pachuca]] 2–0 at home in leg one of the semifinals.  Mullan got on the scoresheet in the second leg, but Houston lost 5–2 in extra time. The Dynamo opened MLS play on April 8 with a 0–0 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy.  On June 21, Mullan scored once to help the Dynamo to a 4–0 win over [[Chivas USA]].<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2007 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2007/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  Mullan suffered a facial fracture during a 0–0 draw with [[Toronto FC]] on July 15. He returned to the field on July 25 during a 1–0 win over [[Club América]] in the [[North American SuperLiga]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Fallas|first1=Bernardo|last2=Chronicle|first2=Copyright 2007 Houston|date=July 26, 2007|title=DYNAMO NOTES: Mullan returns to lineup|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/DYNAMO-NOTES-Mullan-returns-to-lineup-1793985.php|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rakes|first=Jeremy|date=July 25, 2008|title=Dynamo blank Club America 1-0|url=https://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2007/07/26/dynamo-blank-club-america-1-0|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=Houston Dynamo}}</ref>  Mullan made three appearances and scored once during the SuperLiga as the Dynamo reached the semifinals, where they lost to Pachuca on penalties.  Mullan ended the regular season with 1 goal and 3 assists from 28 appearances, helping the Dynamo to a 2nd-place finish in the Western Conference.<ref name=":0" />  Mullan played every minute of Houston's playoff run as they returned to MLS Cup, where they beat New England again, this time by a score of 2–1.<ref name=":10" />  After the season, Mullan was voted Dynamo Team Co-MVP along with [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] [[Pat Onstad]] in honor of their good performances throughout the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Fallas|first1=Bernardo|last2=Chronicle|first2=Copyright 2007 Houston|date=October 25, 2007|title=Mullan, Onstad named Dynamo co-MVPs|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Mullan-Onstad-named-Dynamo-co-MVPs-1602569.php|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>

Ahead of the 2008 season, Mullan signed a new contract with the Dynamo.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Fallas|first1=Bernardo|last2=Chronicle|first2=Copyright 2008 Houston|date=January 11, 2008|title=Dynamo keep midfielder Mullan in fold with 4-year deal|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dynamo-keep-midfielder-Mullan-in-fold-with-4-year-1760646.php|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>  He also had an offseason surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Fallas|first1=Bernardo|last2=Chronicle|first2=Copyright 2008 Houston|date=February 2, 2008|title=DYNAMO NOTES: Dynamo trio look to make national team|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/DYNAMO-NOTES-Dynamo-trio-look-to-make-national-1653134.php|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>  The Dynamo opened the 2008 season in the [[2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup]], with Mullan appearing three times in the tournament as Houston reached the semifinal, where they lost 3–0 on aggregate to [[Deportivo Saprissa]].  On April 19 Mullan recorded his first assist of the season in a 2–2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2008 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2008/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> In the opening game of the [[2008 North American SuperLiga]] group, Mullan had a goal and an assist as Houston beat [[Atlante F.C.]] 4–0.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 12, 2008|title=Dynamo 4, Atlante 0|url=https://www.houstondynamo.com/post/2008/07/13/dynamo-4-atlante-0|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Dynamo}}</ref>  Mullan played in each game of the tournament and had one goal and two assists as he helped the Dynamo reach the final, where they lost to New England on penalties. On July 23, Mullan scored his first league goal of the season in a 2–0 win over [[D.C. United]]. He had a goal and an assist on August 16 to help the Dynamo beat Real Salt Lake 4–3.<ref name=":11" />  He finished the regular season with 3 goals and 5 assists from 30 appearances, helping the Dynamo to a first-place finish and a second-place finish overall, six points off the Supporters' Shield.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=2008 Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/316/2008-Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  Houston faced off with the [[New York Red Bulls]] in the first round of the playoffs. Despite Mullan starting both legs, the Red Bulls won 4–1 on aggregate.<ref name=":11" />  In the group stage for the [[2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League]], Mullan made four appearances and had one assist, helping Houston finish 2nd in the group.

Mullan and the Dynamo opened the 2009 season on February 24 with a 1–1 draw against Atlante in the [[2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League]] quarterfinals.  Houston would lose the second leg 3–0.  He picked up his first assist of the season on June 13 to help Houston to a 3–1 win over [[FC Dallas]].  In their next game, Mullan set up Brian Ching in the 89th minute to give Houston a 1–1 with Real Salt Lake.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2009 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2009/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> On July 21, Mullan suffered an ankle injury during a 2–1 loss to [[Seattle Sounders FC]] in the U.S. Open Cup semifinal.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Fallas|first1=Bernardo|last2=Chronicle|first2=Copyright 2009 Houston|date=July 25, 2009|title=Dynamo notes: Clark a hot commodity|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dynamo-notes-Clark-a-hot-commodity-1741732.php|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>  Mullan made three appearances and had one assist during the tournament.  He returned to the field on August 15, coming off the bench in a scoreless draw with Real Salt Lake.  Mullan made 25 appearances and had 4 assists during the regular season, helping Houston finish second in the Western Conference and third overall, one point behind Supporters' Shield winners [[Columbus Crew SC|Columbus Crew]].<ref name=":12" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=2009 Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/374/2009-Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  Mullan started every game of the Dynamo's playoff run, helping them reach the conference finals, where they lost to the Galaxy 2–0<ref name=":12" />  He made five appearances and had one assist during the group stage for the [[2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League]] as Houston finished 3rd in their group, missing out on the knockout rounds. After the season, Mullan had a surgery to remove [[bone spurs]] and loose bodies in his right ankle.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Fallas|first1=Bernardo|last2=Chronicle|first2=Copyright 2009 Houston|date=November 20, 2009|title=Dynamo's Mullan undergoes ankle surgery|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dynamo-s-Mullan-undergoes-ankle-surgery-1739178.php|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>

Mullan scored his first goal of the 2010 season on May 1 in a 3–0 win over the [[Kansas City Wizards]].  On July 31, Mullan scored in the 90th minute to give a 2–2 draw with the New York Red Bulls.  On September 5, in what ended up being his final game for the Dynamo, Mullan recorded an assist in a 2–1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes.  He had 3 goals and 3 assists in 22 league games in his last season in Houston.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2010 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2010/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  With the Dynamo struggling in the league, having the second fewest points in MLS at the time, combined with Mullan and his wife wanting to move back home to Colorado to be closer to family, Mullan approached Dynamo coach [[Dominic Kinnear]] about being traded to the Colorado Rapids.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|last1=Ortiz|first1=Jose De Jesus|last2=Chronicle|first2=Copyright 2010 Houston|date=September 15, 2010|title=Dynamo begin overhaul, trade Mullan to Rapids|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dynamo-begin-overhaul-trade-Mullan-to-Rapids-1708491.php|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref><ref name=":4" />  At the time of the trade, Mullan's 184 games played was the most in Dynamo history, although it now ranks 8th.<ref name=":14" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=All-Time Leaders (All Competitions)|url=https://www.houstondynamo.com/history/stats/alltime/allcomps|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Houston Dynamo|archive-date=December 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220001350/https://www.houstondynamo.com/history/stats/alltime/allcomps|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Colorado Rapids===
On September 15, 2010, Mullan was traded along with a fourth-round pick in the [[2013 MLS SuperDraft]] (later converted to a pick in the [[2013 MLS Supplemental Draft]]) to the [[Colorado Rapids]] in exchange for [[Colin Clark (soccer)|Colin Clark]] and allocation money.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2010-09-15-967578916_x.htm |title=Houston trades Mullan to Colorado for Clark |publisher=Usatoday.Com |date=September 15, 2010 |access-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref>  He made his Rapids debut on September 18, getting the start in a 3–0 win over the [[New England Revolution]].  In the seven remaining regular season games after the trade, Mullan had two assists as he helped the Rapids pick up three wins and three draws, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2006.<ref name=":13" />  Matched up with the [[Columbus Crew SC|Columbus Crew]] in the first round,  Mullan had an assist in the first leg to help the Rapids earn a 1–0 win.  The Rapids would lose the second leg 2–1, tying the aggregate score. With no [[away goals rule]] in place, the game went to penalty kicks, which Colorado won 5–4.  The conference finals saw the Rapids come up against the [[San Jose Earthquakes]], with Colorado winning 1–0 to advance to their first [[MLS Cup]] final since 1997.  Mullan played all 120 minutes of the final, helping the Rapids beat [[FC Dallas]] 2–1 in extratime to win their first MLS Cup in franchise history.<ref name=":13" />  The victory made Mullan the second player in MLS history to win at least five MLS Cups, the first being his former Earthquake teammate [[Jeff Agoos]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sferra|first=German|date=December 5, 2011|title=Mullan seeks more trophies with new contract|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2011/12/05/mullan-seeks-more-trophies-new-contract|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>  The list of players with five MLS Cup wins has since been joined by [[Todd Dunivant]] and [[Landon Donovan]], both teammates of Mullan's from San Jose, with Donovan being the only player in MLS history with six wins.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 7, 2014|title=LA Galaxy legend Landon Donovan wins MLS record sixth MLS Cup title|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2014/12/07/la-galaxy-legend-landon-donovan-wins-mls-record-sixth-mls-cup-title|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref>

On April 22, 2011, The Rapids were facing [[Seattle Sounders FC]]. In the third minute, Mullan had the ball taken off him by Sounders winger [[Steve Zakuani]].  Mullan, who felt he had been fouled by Sounders defender [[Tyson Wahl]] on the play, got up frustrated and chased Zakuani down.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|last=Firchau|first=Nick|date=April 27, 2011|title=MLS suspends Mullan an additional 9 games|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2011/04/27/mls-suspends-mullan-additional-9-games|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref><ref name=":16">{{Cite web|last=Firchau|first=Nick|date=June 24, 2011|title=Mullan's return a time for reflection|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2011/06/24/mullans-return-time-reflection|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>  Mullan went in with a hard and reckless tackle, breaking the [[tibia]] and [[fibula]] in Zakuani's right leg.<ref name=":16" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Zakuani wants to put Mullan incident behind him {{!}} The Spokesman-Review|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/apr/14/zakuani-wants-to-put-mullan-incident-behind-him/|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=www.spokesman.com|date=April 14, 2012 }}</ref>  Mullan was shown a red card, while Zakuani was stretchered off and was rushed to the hospital.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 22, 2011|title=10-man Rapids fall to Seattle 1-0|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2011/04/23/10-man-rapids-fall-seattle-1-0|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref> After the game Mullan was quoted as saying  "I'm sorry for Steve. It was never my intention to injure him in the least. It was a tackle that I've done hundreds of times, and I'd probably do it again." Seattle coach [[Sigi Schmid]], who had coached Mullan with the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]], defended Mullan in the post game interview, saying the injury was never Mullan's intent.<ref name=":16" />  Mullan issued a formal apology on April 27, saying "It is with regret that my tackle resulted in the injury of Steve and I am deeply sorry to Steve and all those impacted by his injury."<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 27, 2011|title=Mullan issues formal apology to Zakuani|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2011/04/27/mullan-issues-formal-apology-zakuani|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref> Mullan took time off of practice and sought counselling over the incident.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mayers|first=Joshua|date=April 27, 2011|title=Colorado's Brian Mullan apologizes to Steve Zakuani|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/colorados-brian-mullan-apologizes-to-steve-zakuani/|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=The Seattle Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":17">{{Cite web|last=Edwards|first=Andy|date=June 14, 2013|title=Gary Smith calls Steve Zakuani injury "worst day of my coaching career" {{!}} THE SIDELINE|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2013/06/14/gary-smith-calls-steve-zakuani-injury-worst-day-my-coaching-career-sideline|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> On April 28, it was announced that Mullan would be given a nine-game suspension, on top of the automatic one-game suspension for the red card, as well as a fine.<ref name=":15" />  The 10-game suspension is the longest in league history for an on-field tackle, however some fans and media felt the suspension was too short.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Harwood|first=Ned|title=MLS: Top 10 Hardest Tackles in League History|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1175875-mls-top-10-hardest-tackles-in-league-history|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Grahame|date=April 30, 2011|title=Brian Mullan should leave MLS after vicious tackle of Steve Zakuani|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2011-apr-30-la-sp-jones-soccer-20110502-story.html|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}}</ref>  The Rapids originally wanted to appeal the suspension, but Mullan refused to appeal.<ref name=":17" />  He returned from the suspension on June 26, playing 67 minutes in a 4–1 loss to the Columbus Crew.  On August 5, Mullan scored his first goal for the Rapids, helping them to a 2–0 win against Columbus.<ref name=":18">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2011 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2011/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>  Mullan made 22 appearances and had 1 goal and assist during the regular season, helping Colorado qualify for the playoffs.<ref name=":0" />  In the first round of the playoffs, Mullan had an assist to give the Rapids a 1–0 win over Columbus.  Mullan played every minute of the conference semifinals against [[Sporting Kansas City]], but SKC won each leg 2–0.<ref name=":18" />  Mullan also made three appearances and scored one goal during the group stage of the [[2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan » CONCACAF Champions League 2011/2012|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/brian-mullan/concacaf-champions-league-2011-2012/colorado-rapids/3/|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=worldfootball.net|language=en}}</ref>  Mullan signed a multi-year contract extension with Colorado on December 5, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=German Sferra|date=December 5, 2011|title=Mullan seeks more trophies with new contract|url=http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2011/12/mullan-seeks-more-trophies-new-contract|access-date=January 16, 2014|publisher=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>

Mullan recorded his first assist of the 2012 season on April 1, helping Colorado get a 2–0 win against the [[Chicago Fire FC|Chicago Fire]].<ref name=":19">{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan 2012 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/matchlogs/2012/summary/Brian-Mullan-Match-Logs|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> On April 14, 2012, the Rapids lost 1–0 at the Seattle Sounders.  It was Mullan's first game in Seattle since he had injured Steve Zakuani in 2011 and Sounders fans booed him every time he touched the ball.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2012/04/14/countdown-to-first-kick-sounders-rapids-1 |title=Sounders beat Colorado 1-0; Mullan booed {{pipe}} Sounders Insider{{Snd}} The News Tribune |publisher=Blog.thenewstribune.com |date=April 14, 2012 |access-date=January 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117033842/http://blog.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2012/04/14/countdown-to-first-kick-sounders-rapids-1/ |archive-date=January 17, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gaschk |first=Matt |url=http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2012/04-april/mullan-and-sounders-respond-well.aspx |title=Conducted With Class{{Snd}} Seattle Sounders Football Club |publisher=Soundersfc.com |access-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref> On May 6, Mullan had two assists as the Rapids beat FC Dallas 2–0.  He scored his first goal of the season on June 20 in a 2–1 loss to the Earthquakes.  On July 7, Mullan and the Rapids visited the Sounders, losing 2–1.<ref name=":19" />  During the game, Zakuani made his return from injury, coming on as a late substitute.  After the match Mullan and Zakuani swapped jerseys and hugged each other.  Zakuani said after the game "I forgave him a long time ago, but I think it is good for the public to see, for closure."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sferra|first=German|date=July 8, 2012|title=Mullan, Zakuani find closure in post-game gesture|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2012/07/08/mullan-zakuani-find-closure-post-game-gesture|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>  On August 4, Mullan played in his 300th MLS regular season game as the Rapids beat [[Real Salt Lake]] 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bianchi|first=Chris|date=August 6, 2012|title=Mullan reaches MLS milestone flanked by his kids|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2012/08/06/mullan-reaches-mls-milestone-flanked-his-kids|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>  He underwent knee surgery on October 18, causing him to miss the final two games of the regular season.  Mullan ended the season with 2 goals and 7 assists from 28 regular appearances.  He had been dealing with pain in his knee throughout the season and with the Rapids already eliminated from the playoffs, Colorado and Mullan went ahead with the surgery.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sferra|first=German|date=October 17, 2012|title=Mullan to have knee scoped, miss final two matches|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2012/10/17/mullan-have-knee-scoped-miss-final-two-matches|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=October 18, 2012|title=Mullan undergoes successful scope on left knee|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2012/10/18/mullan-undergoes-successful-scope-left-knee|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>  It was the first time Mullan had missed out on the playoffs during his MLS career.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bianchi|first=Chris|date=October 17, 2012|title=Mullan out of playoffs for first time in 11 MLS seasons|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2012/10/17/mullan-out-playoffs-first-time-11-mls-seasons|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>

{{Quote box|width=25%|align=right|quoted=1|quote="Brian is exactly the type of player that you want on your team, since he gives everything he has on the field and is a great professional off of it."|source=— [[Paul Bravo]], Technical director for the Rapids from 2009 to 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Brian Mullan signs new contract with the Rapids|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2014/01/14/brian-mullan-signs-new-contract-rapids |access-date=July 14, 2020 |website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>}}
At the start of the 2013 season, Rapids coach [[Óscar Pareja]] converted Mullan to a [[Left-Back|left-back]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bianchi|first=Chris|date=March 1, 2013|title=Left back a learning process for right midfielder Mullan|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2013/03/01/left-back-learning-process-right-midfielder-mullan|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>  He played there for the first four games of the season before being switched to a [[right-back]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sferra|first=German|date=January 24, 2014|title=Brian Mullan is "99 percent" certain 2014 will be his last season|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2014/01/24/brian-mullan-99-percent-certain-2014-will-be-his-last-season|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>  Mullan did not appear during the final three months of the season, partly due to injuries, but also because Pareja preferred different players in that position.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bianchi|first=Chris|date=October 16, 2013|title=Frustrated with injuries and limited playing time, Colorado Rapids' Brian Mullan weighs retirement|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2013/10/16/frustrated-injuries-and-limited-playing-time-colorado-rapids-brian-mullan-weighs|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref>  Mullan made 16 appearances and had 2 assists during the regular season, helping the Rapids qualify for the playoffs.  However he would not appear during their one playoff game.<ref name=":0" />  On December 10, the Rapids declined Mullan's contract option for the 2014 season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 10, 2013|title=Rapids exercise contract options for eight players|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2013/12/10/rapids-exercise-contract-options-eight-players|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>

On January 14, 2014, Mullan signed a new contract with the Rapids.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 14, 2014|title=Brian Mullan signs new contract with the Rapids|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2014/01/14/brian-mullan-signs-new-contract-rapids|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref>  He had his right knee scoped during the offseason.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sferra|first=German|date=January 29, 2014|title=Injuries, wear, and travel kept a handful of players from participating in first day of preseason|url=https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2014/01/29/injuries-wear-and-travel-kept-handful-players-participating-first-day-preseason|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Colorado Rapids}}</ref> Mullan retired from professional soccer at the end of the 2014 [[MLS]] season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/transactions/2015|title=2015 MLS Transactions|date=November 1, 2015}}</ref>

==International career==
Mullan received his first [[Cap (sport)|cap]] for the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] on July 11, 2004, coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute during a 1–1 draw with [[Poland national football team|Poland]] in a friendly.  He made his first start for the U.S. on March 9, 2005, in a 3–0 win over [[Colombia national football team|Colombia]] in a friendly. In March 2007, he earned the 3rd and 4th caps of his career, coming on as a substitute in friendlies against [[Ecuador national football team|Ecuador]] and [[Guatemala national football team|Guatemala]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|title=Brian Mullan|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/9769/Brian_Mullan.html|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=national-football-teams.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Mullan was born in [[Mineola, New York]], to Bob and Jackie Mullan, but his family moved to [[Littleton, Colorado]], a suburb of [[Denver]], when he was young.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4" />  Mullan and his two brothers grew up playing as [[Ice hockey|hockey]] [[Goaltender|goalkeeper]]s, but Mullan decided to focus on soccer.  Mullan began dating his wife Kersten while in high school, although they attended different high schools.<ref name=":4" />  She originally attended the [[University of North Carolina at Asheville|University of North Carolina-Asheville]] to play soccer, but she transferred to [[Creighton University]] to be closer to Mullan.  They got married in 2001 and together they have two sons.<ref name=":20">{{Cite web|date=September 20, 2014|title=Rapids' Brian Mullan is retired from soccer, though it's not yet official|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2014/09/20/rapids-brian-mullan-is-retired-from-soccer-though-its-not-yet-official/|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=The Denver Post|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4" />  Following his retirement from pro soccer, Mullan became a nurse.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Liljenwall|first=Ari|date=May 7, 2020|title=Five-time MLS Cup winner Brian Mullan helping the battle against COVID-19 as nurse in Colorado|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/05/07/five-time-mls-cup-winner-brian-mullan-helping-battle-against-covid-19-nurse-colorado|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref>

==Career statistics==

=== Club ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/brian-mullan|access-date=July 9, 2020|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6910e06f/Brian-Mullan|access-date=July 9, 2020|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=USA{{Snd}} B. Mullan{{Snd}} Profile with news, career statistics and history{{Snd}} Soccerway|url=https://us.soccerway.com/players/brian-mullan/7294/|access-date=July 9, 2020|website=us.soccerway.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan » Club matches|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/brian-mullan/2/|access-date=July 9, 2020|website=worldfootball.net|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Brian Mullan {{!}} SoccerStats.us|url=http://soccerstats.us/bios/brian-mullan/|access-date=July 9, 2020|website=soccerstats.us}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan="2" |Club
! rowspan="2" |Season
! colspan="3" |League
! colspan="2" |[[MLS Cup Playoffs|Playoffs]]
! colspan="2" |[[U.S. Open Cup|Open Cup]]
! colspan="2" |[[CONCACAF]]
! colspan="2" |Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[Los Angeles Galaxy]]
|[[2001 Los Angeles Galaxy season|2001]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Major League Soccer|MLS]]
|10||2||4||0||1||0|| colspan="2" |—||15||2
|-
|[[2002 Major League Soccer season|2002]]
|21||3||4||0||3||0|| colspan="2" |—||28||3
|-
! colspan="2" |Total
!31!!5!!8!!0!!4!!0!!0!!0!!43!!5
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[San Jose Earthquakes]]
|[[2003 San Jose Earthquakes season|2003]]
| rowspan="3" |MLS
|30||6||4||1||1||0||2{{efn|name=CCC|Appearances in [[CONCACAF Champions Cup]]}}||0||37||7
|-
|[[2004 San Jose Earthquakes season|2004]]
|28||3||2||0||3||0||2{{efn|name=CCC}}||1||35||4
|-
|[[2005 San Jose Earthquakes season|2005]]
|25||3||2||0||2||1|| colspan="2" |—||29||4
|-
! colspan="2" |Total
!83!!12!!8!!1!!6!!1!!4!!1!!101!!15
|-
| rowspan="6" |[[Houston Dynamo]]
|[[2006 Houston Dynamo season|2006]]
| rowspan="5" |MLS
|31||2||4||1||2||0|| colspan="2" |—||37||3
|-
|[[2007 Houston Dynamo season|2007]]
|28||1||4||0||1||0||7{{efn|name=a|Four appearances and one goal in [[CONCACAF Champions' Cup]], three appearances [[North American SuperLiga]]}}||1||40||2
|-
|[[2008 Houston Dynamo season|2008]]
|30||3||2||0||0||0||12{{efn|name=b|Three appearances in [[2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup]], five appearances and one goal in [[2008 North American SuperLiga]], four appearances in [[2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League]]}}||1||44||4
|-
|[[2009 Houston Dynamo season|2009]]
|25||0||3||0||3||0||7{{efn|name=c|Two appearances in [[2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League]], five appearances [[2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League]]}}||0||38||0
|-
|[[2010 Houston Dynamo season|2010]]
|22||3|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||3{{efn|name=d|Appearances in [[North American SuperLiga]]}}||0||25||3
|-
! colspan="2" |Total
!136!!9!!13!!1!!6!!0!!29!!2!!184!!12
|-
| rowspan="6" |[[Colorado Rapids]]
|[[2010 Colorado Rapids season|2010]]
| rowspan="5" |MLS
|7||0||4||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||11||0
|-
|[[2011 Colorado Rapids season|2011]]
|22||1||3||0||0||0||3{{efn|name=e|Appearances in [[2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League]]}}||1||28||2
|-
|[[2012 Colorado Rapids season|2012]]
|28||2|| colspan="2" |—||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||28||2
|-
|[[2013 Colorado Rapids season|2013]]
|16||0||0||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||16||0
|-
|[[2014 Colorado Rapids season|2014]]
|0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0
|-
! colspan="2" |Total
!73!!3!!7!!0!!0!!0!!3!!1!!83!!4
|-
! colspan="3" |Career total
!323!!29!!36!!2!!16!!1!!36!!4!!411!!36
|}
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==Honors==
'''Creighton Bluejays'''
* [[Missouri Valley Conference Men's Soccer Tournament]]: 1997, 1998, 2000<ref name=":1" />

'''Los Angeles Galaxy'''
*[[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup]]: [[2001 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|2001]]
*[[MLS Cup]]: [[MLS Cup 2002|2002]]
*[[Supporters' Shield]]: [[2002 Major League Soccer season|2002]]
*[[Western Conference (MLS)|MLS Western Conference]] Championship: [[2001 Major League Soccer season|2001]], [[2002 Major League Soccer season|2002]]

'''San Jose Earthquakes'''
*MLS Cup: [[MLS Cup 2003|2003]]
*Supporters' Shield: [[2005 Major League Soccer season|2005]]
*MLS Western Conference Championship: [[2003 Major League Soccer season|2003]]

'''Houston Dynamo'''
*MLS Cup: [[MLS Cup 2006|2006]], [[MLS Cup 2007|2007]]
*MLS Western Conference Championship: [[2006 Major League Soccer season|2006]], [[2007 Major League Soccer season|2007]]

'''Colorado Rapids'''
*MLS Cup: [[MLS Cup 2010|2010]]
*[[Eastern Conference (MLS)|MLS Eastern Conference]] Championship: [[2010 Major League Soccer season|2010]]

'''Individual'''
* [[Houston Dynamo]] Team MVP: [[2007 Houston Dynamo season|2007]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dynamo Awards|url=https://www.houstondynamo.com/history/awards|access-date=July 10, 2020|website=Houston Dynamo|archive-date=September 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903165936/https://www.houstondynamo.com/history/awards|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{MLS player|brian-mullan}}

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