About Tim Brown
Tim Brown (born 6 March 1981) is a New Zealand former professional footballer and businessman. He is the co-founder of footwear company Allbirds. Brown was one of seven foundation players of the Wellington Phoenix, being signed in 2007 for the club's inaugural season in the A-League. Brown was known for his high work rate as a box-to-box midfielder, often making trademark late runs into the penalty box where he scored most of his goals. == Education == Brown studied design at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, graduating in 2005 Cum Laude. == Club career == Brown's senior career began with Miramar Rangers before moving to the United States where he played for the University of Cincinnati and later Richmond Kickers in the USL Second Division. === Newcastle Jets === In 2006 Brown moved to Australia to join Newcastle Jets in the A-League after being noticed by the club in a standout performance for the national team, the All Whites, in a 1–1 draw against Premier League side Charlton Athletic in August 2006. He made his A-League debut on 8 October 2006, starting in a 2–0 loss to Melbourne Victory. His first goal for the Jets came on 4 November 2006 against Sydney FC. Brown's late equaliser earned the Jets a 1–1 draw at home. At the end of the 2006–07 season, Brown was granted a release by the Newcastle Jets to sign a two-year deal with new A-League franchise Wellington Phoenix, where he was named as vice-captain.
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