John O'Brien

Who is John O'Brien?

John O'Brien is a retired American soccer defender who played three seasons for the Anaheim Splash in the Continental Indoor Soccer League.

O’Brien grew up in southern California. He attended UC Irvine, playing on the men’s soccer team in 1990 and 1991. He transferred to UCLA for the 1992 and 1993 seasons. In 1991, he won the James P. McGuire Cup with the North Huntington Beach Futbol Club. In April 1995, the Anaheim Splash selected O'Brien in the Continental Indoor Soccer League draft. He was named to the 1995 All Rookie Second Team. He remained with the Splash until the team folded following the 1997 season. In February 1996, the Los Angeles Galaxy selected O’Brien in the 11th round of the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft. The Galaxy released him on April 16, 1996.