It’s not just former Notre Dame football stars battling it out to make an NFL roster, an Irish soccer star is doing the same.
[autotag]Brandon Aubrey[/autotag], who played soccer in South Bend from 2013-2016, tried his hand first at professional soccer, playing from 2017-2018 in Canada. It didn’t work out there, so he changed sports following a returning to Notre Dame to complete his software engineering degree.
During the 2022-23 football season, Aubrey kicked for the Birmingham Stallions, helping the team win back-to-back championships. That performance got him get an opportunity with the Dallas Cowboys and on Saturday, he showed off his massive leg-power, blasting a 66-yard field goal.
Brandon Aubrey drills a 66-yard field goal 🔥
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Although it was just the preseason, it was a very impressive feat. The kick by Aubrey would have tied the NFL record for longest field goal ever. Hopefully this showing gives the Cowboys a reason for him to stick around this season.
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