Brek Shea

While in school in Texas, Shea won four consecutive state championships playing for the Texans SC youth soccer organization in Houston, Texas. He attended U.S. Soccer's youth residency program, and later went to train with Bolton Wanderers in England in October 2007.{{cite web|title=Stoke linked with move for Dallas winger Brek Shea|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-linked-Dallas-winger-Brek-Shea/story-17895256-detail/story.html|first=Mike|last=Baggaley|work=The Sentinel|location=Stoke-on-Trent |date=January 18, 2013|access-date=January 31, 2013}}

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Shea did not play college soccer and instead turned professional straight out of high school. He was drafted 2nd overall by FC Dallas in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft and he signed a Generation Adidas contract. He made his MLS debut for Dallas on April 20, 2008, as a substitute against Chivas USA in the 86th minute. Brek appeared in five of the team's six international friendlies and made eight starts with the reserve team before he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee on September 19, 2008. Shea earned his first professional start on May 23, 2009, in a match versus the Los Angeles Galaxy. Shea spent his first two seasons with the club playing as a utility man, including spells as a striker, a central midfielder and as a defender. He eventually settled in at left winger during the 2010 MLS season. Shea scored his first professional goal on May 15 against the Philadelphia Union.

During the 2010 Season, Shea finished seventh on the team in minutes played (1,797) and made a career high 25 regular season appearances, ending the season with five goals and four assists, as well as having 2 assists in four playoff games. Shea graduated from the MLS Generation Adidas program at the end of the 2010 season.{{cite web|last=Borg|first=Simon|title=Generation adidas players to graduate at season's end|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/generation-adidas-players-graduate-seasons-end|publisher=MLSSoccer.com|access-date=November 4, 2011|date=November 17, 2010}} After playing left midfield during a Generation Adidas trip to Spain, Shea started the 2011 season at center-back, with manager Schellas Hyndman saying he found Shea's talents better used there.{{cite web|title=Teenage striker Ruben Luna scores as FC Dallas cruises to preseason shutout|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/more-sports/soccer/headlines/20110312-teenage-striker-ruben-luna-scores-as-fd-dallas-cruises-to-preseason-shutout.ece|work=The Dallas Morning News|publisher=DallasNews.com|access-date=November 4, 2011|date=March 12, 2011}}

During a match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC David Ferreira came down with an injury and much of his scoring role was passed onto Shea. Coach Schellas Hyndman soon started playing Shea midfield, and he blossomed into a top player of the 2011 MLS season. Shea was named to the MLS Team of Week 11, 14, and 16 in the 2011 MLS season for his performances against Seattle Sounders FC, Houston Dynamo, Chivas USA, and Columbus Crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/06/01/mlssoccercom-team-week-week-11 |title=Team of the Week: Week 11 |publisher=MLSsoccer.com |date=June 1, 2011 |access-date=April 19, 2012 |archive-date=March 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306093702/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/06/01/mlssoccercom-team-week-week-11 |url-status=dead }} Following Ferreira's injury he led FC Dallas to 10 wins (the first team in the 2011 MLS season to do so) led the club in goals, and as a result he was named to the MLS All-Star Game as a midfielder. As part of the events surrounding the All-Star Game, Shea and New York Red Bulls defender Tim Ream rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on July 22.{{cite news |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/more-sports/soccer/headlines/20110722-fc-dallas_brek-shea-closes-new-york-stock-exchange-for-the-week.ece |title=FC Dallas' Brek Shea closes New York Stock Exchange for the week |newspaper=Dallas Morning News |date=July 22, 2011 |access-date=September 15, 2014}} However, Shea was unable to play in the game due to a CONCACAF Champions League match. During a match against Sporting Kansas City Brek Shea helped Dallas rally back from 2–0 down to win 3–2, with two crosses in the final two minutes, to Maicon Santos and Bobby Warshaw respectively. Following the end of the 2011 MLS campaign, where Shea was an MVP nominee.{{cite web|title=MVP candidate Shea to train with Arsenal in offseason|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/03/mvp-candidate-shea-train-arsenal-offseason|publisher=MLSSoccer.com|access-date=November 4, 2011|author=Nate Sulat|author2=Adam Crouch|date=November 3, 2011|archive-date=November 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105212137/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/03/mvp-candidate-shea-train-arsenal-offseason|url-status=dead}} On November 10, 2011, it was announced that Shea would spend a month of his offseason training under manager Arsène Wenger at Arsenal.{{cite web|title=FC Dallas starlet Brek Shea to train with Arsenal|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/979553/fc-dallas-starlet-brek-shea-to-train-with-arsenal?cc=5901|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107012820/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/979553/fc-dallas-starlet-brek-shea-to-train-with-arsenal?cc=5901|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 7, 2011|publisher=ESPNSoccernet.com|access-date=November 4, 2011|date=November 3, 2011}}{{cite web|last=Snyder|first=Matthew|title=Arsenal News: U.S. International Brek Shea Will Train with Club This Month|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/925134-arsenal-news-us-international-brek-shea-will-train-with-club-this-month|work=Bleacher Report|publisher=BleacherReport.com|access-date=November 4, 2011}}

Shea would have a disappointing follow up to his successful 2011 campaign, only netting three goals in the 2012 FC Dallas season mired by injury problems. It was announced in November 2012 that Shea would be out an estimated three months following surgery for the removal of a bone in his right foot.{{cite web|title=Brek Shea has surgery, out 3 months|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1219414/brek-shea-has-surgery,-out-3-months?cc=5901|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124082713/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1219414/brek-shea-has-surgery,-out-3-months?cc=5901|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 24, 2013|work=ESPN|access-date=February 1, 2013}} In January 2013 Shea joined English side Stoke City on a week-long trial.{{cite web|title=Stoke City trial for Brek Shea as Tony Pulis confirms interest in FC Dallas star|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-17903744-detail/story.html?|work=The Sentinel|access-date=January 19, 2013}} However, he failed to arrive in England after negotiations between MLS and Stoke broke down.{{cite web|title=Stoke City v Manchester City: Michael Owen in contention for FA Cup clash|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-17938298-detail/story.html?|work=The Sentinel|access-date=January 23, 2013}} On January 28, MLS accepted an improved offer from Stoke.{{cite news|title=Stoke set to sign USA international Brek Shea, says Tony Pulis|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21256177|work=BBC Sport|access-date=January 30, 2013}}

Shea joined English Premier League club Stoke City on January 31, 2013, for a fee of £2.5 million on a four-and-a-half-year contract.{{cite news |title=Stoke sign Brek Shea from FC Dallas in £2.5m deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21256177 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=January 31, 2013 |access-date=February 2, 2013}} He made his debut for Stoke against Fulham on February 23.{{cite news |title=Fulham 1–0 Stoke |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21482931 |first=Owen |last=Phillips |publisher=BBC Sport |date=February 23, 2013 |access-date=February 23, 2013}} After the match Shea said he was glad to be playing again after his injury but admitted he was disappointed with his performance.{{cite news |title=It's nice to playing again, says Stoke's new boy Shea |url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-18247531-detail/story.html |first=Michael |last=Baggaley |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |date=February 25, 2013 |access-date=February 25, 2013}} Shea made one more substitute appearance before manager Tony Pulis ruled him out for the remainder of the 2012–13 season because his foot operation had affected his fitness.{{cite news |title=Fragile Shea one for next season, says Stoke boss |url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Etherington-defy-odds-return-crucial/story-18812493-detail/story.html |work=The Sentinel |location=Stoke-on-Trent |date=April 26, 2013 |access-date=June 3, 2013}} After scoring the winning goal in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, Shea joined up with the Stoke squad on their pre-season tour of the United States and played against the Philadelphia Union where he scored in a 2–0 victory. He also picked up a knee injury which saw him miss the start of the 2013–14 season.{{cite web|title=Shea's on the mend|url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/sheas-on-the-mend-1-1009342.aspx |publisher=Stoke City F.C. |date=August 23, 2013 |access-date=August 23, 2013}}

Shea joined Championship club Barnsley on loan from Stoke on January 1, 2014, and made his debut against Birmingham City the same day.{{cite news |title=Brek Shea: Barnsley sign Stoke City winger on loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25568739|publisher=BBC Sport|date=January 1, 2014|access-date=January 1, 2014}}{{cite news |title=Birmingham 1–1 Barnsley|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25512916|publisher=BBC Sport|date=January 1, 2014|access-date=January 1, 2014}} He played eight times for the Tykes before he was sent back to Stoke on March 10 after he was involved in a post-match confrontation, during which he made an offensive gesture towards Barnsley supporters, following a 5–0 defeat against Huddersfield Town.{{cite news |title=Barnsley: Brek Shea apologises for fans gesture|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26485535|publisher=BBC Sport|date=March 10, 2014|access-date=March 10, 2014}}{{cite news|title=Brek Shea sent back to Potteries by Barnsley|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Brek-Shea-sent-Potteries-Barnsley/story-20789034-detail/story.html|first=Martin|last=Spinks|work=The Sentinel|location=Stoke-on-Trent|date=March 10, 2014|access-date=March 10, 2014|archive-date=October 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010092814/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Brek-Shea-sent-Potteries-Barnsley/story-20789034-detail/story.html|url-status=dead}}

Having played no competitive club soccer since returning to Stoke, Shea joined Championship club Birmingham City on September 11, 2014, on loan for three months.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29155702 |title=Brek Shea: Stoke winger joins Birmingham City on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=September 11, 2014 |access-date=September 15, 2014}} He went straight into the starting eleven for the next match, at home to Leeds United, and provided the pass from which Wes Thomas scored the opening goal. Shea lasted 67 minutes; the match finished 1–1.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29089932 |title=Birmingham 1–1 Leeds |first=Ged |last=Scott |publisher=BBC Sport |date=September 13, 2014 |access-date=September 15, 2014}} He played six times for Birmingham before returning to Stoke.{{cite web|title=Brek Shea returns to Potters|url=http://www.bcfc.com/news/article/brek-shea-returns-to-potters-2145598.aspx|first=Colin|last=Tattum|publisher=Birmingham City F.C.|date=December 15, 2014|access-date=December 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215225454/http://www.bcfc.com/news/article/brek-shea-returns-to-potters-2145598.aspx|archive-date=December 15, 2014|url-status=dead}}

File:Brek Shea, Rob Lovejoy (16907952090).jpg during the 2015 season]]

On December 19, 2014, Shea returned to the United States, joining Major League Soccer side Orlando City SC,{{cite web|title = Brek Shea Signs with Orlando City SC|url = http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2014/12/19/brek-shea-signs-orlando-city-sc|website = Orlando City|access-date = November 10, 2015|date = December 19, 2014}} an expansion team looking for a veteran presence to guide them in their first MLS season.

On Wednesday February 25, 2015, Shea scored his first goal with Orlando City against the Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium in a preseason match with a header assisted by Kakà. The game ended after only 28 minutes of play because of inclement weather. Shea scored his first MLS goal with Orlando against the Portland Timbers on April 3, 2016, after a one-two play with Kaká, scoring a left-footed curler to the far post.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/04/03/goal-brek-shea-unleashes-volley-far-post|title=GOAL: Brek Shea unleashes a volley to the far post|website=MLSsoccer.com|access-date=September 8, 2017}}

During his tenure with Orlando, Brek often found himself playing left back. Shortly before new head coach Jason Kreis took over, Shea made consecutive appearances as a winger, a position that utilized his speed and height and a position that he felt more comfortable in.{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-city-lions/os-orlando-city-news-0827-20160826-story.html|title=Brek Shea pleased with new role for Orlando City|first=Alicia|last=DelGallo|access-date=September 8, 2017}}

On February 27, 2017, Shea joined Vancouver Whitecaps FC in an exchange deal with Orlando for Giles Barnes.{{cite web|title='Caps acquire midfielder/forward Brek Shea for Giles Barnes in trade with Orlando City SC|url=http://www.whitecapsfc.com/wfc-Shea-Barnes-trade|website=whitecapsfc.com|access-date=February 27, 2017}} The start of Shea's 2017 campaign was met with nagging injuries and he didn't get his first start until a 2–0 loss to Toronto FC on March 18, 2017. On April 5, 2017, Shea scored in the third minute of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal. Minutes later Shea would exit the game with a knee injury.{{cite web|title=Brek Shea's early goal, injury exit put wrench in Whitecaps' CCL loss|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/04/06/brek-sheas-early-goal-injury-exit-put-wrench-whitecaps-ccl-loss|website=mlssoccer.com|access-date=April 5, 2017}} Vancouver ended up conceding two late goals to fall 2–1 in Leg 2 and drop the series 4–1 on aggregate. Shea's injury kept him out of game action until April 5, 2017, where he was a second half substitution against Colorado Rapids. It was this game that Shea scored his first goal as a Whitecap. Shea's goal turned out to be the eventual game winner. He followed that performance by scoring another goal as a late game sub, in a 2–1 loss to Houston Dynamo.

Shea was released by Vancouver at the end of their 2018 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2018/11/26/whitecaps-fc-announce-first-roster-moves-ahead-2019|title=Whitecaps FC announce first roster moves ahead of 2019, exercise seven contract options|date=November 26, 2018|publisher=Whitecaps.com}}

Shea signed with Atlanta United FC ahead of the 2019 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/30/brek-shea-joins-mls-cup-champs-atlanta-united-one-year-deal|title=Brek Shea joins MLS Cup champs Atlanta United on a one-year deal|date=December 30, 2018|publisher=MLSSoccer.com}}

Shea initially trained and rehabilitated from injury with Miami's USL League One team Fort Lauderdale CF, however, on June 25, 2020, he signed with Inter Miami CF. Shea scored his first goal for the side—a tying goal, in the 65th minute—on September 12 in a 2–1 loss against Orlando City.{{cite web|url=https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/post/2020/06/25/inter-miami-cf-signs-versatile-veteran-brek-shea-0|title=Inter Miami CF Signs Versatile Veteran Brek Shea|date=June 25, 2020|publisher=Inter Miami}}{{Cite web|last=Price|first=Khobi|title=Inter Miami CF signs former U.S. Men's National Team defender/midfielder Brek Shea|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/soccer/inter-miami/fl-sp-inter-miami-brek-shea-20200625-bgzt6vazkzfe7ed5ypzotren7e-story.html|access-date=August 13, 2020|website=sun-sentinel.com|date=June 25, 2020 }}

He was out of contract at the end of the 2021 season.{{cite web|date=November 15, 2021|publisher=Inter Miami|title=Inter Miami CF Announces 2021 Roster Decisions|url=https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-announces-2021-roster-decisions}}

On May 4, 2023, Shea announced his retirement from professional soccer alongside former teammate Geoff Cameron. The duo plan to participate in The Soccer Tournament, a pro–am seven-a-side tournament.{{cite news |last=Carlisle |first=Jeff |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Ex-USMNT stars Geoff Cameron, Brek Shea announce retirement from professional soccer |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4940278/ex-usmnt-stars-geoff-cameronbrek-shea-announce-retirement |publisher=ESPN |accessdate=May 4, 2023}}

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Shea was a member of the United States residency program in Bradenton, Florida, and played extensively for the Under-17 team during that time. He later moved on to the Under-20 national team, whom he has represented most recently at the 2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. He received his first call-up to the senior national team at the age of eighteen, when he was called in late for a second round World Cup qualifier on June 18, 2008, at Barbados.{{cite web|title=Bradley Names 19-Man Roster For Second Match of 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Against Barbados|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_7077888.html|work=U.S. Soccer Federation|publisher=USSoccer.com|access-date=November 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828181347/http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_7077888.html|archive-date=August 28, 2008|date=June 20, 2008}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14352399.html|title = U-20 MNT Midfielder Brek Shea Gears Up for Busy 2009|access-date = November 10, 2015|website = U.S. Soccer|archive-date = May 23, 2009|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090523203627/http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14352399.html}}

In September 2010, he was called up for an October friendly against Colombia. Shea earned his first international cap playing the first half of the 0–0 draw and in the process became the first player born in the 1990s to make an appearance for the full United States national team.{{cite web|title=Bradley Names 20 Players for Upcoming Friendlies against Poland and Colombia|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2010/09/Bradley-Names-20-Players-for-Upcoming-Friendlies-against-Poland-and-Colombia.aspx|work=U.S. Soccer Federation|publisher=USSoccer.com|access-date=November 4, 2011|date=September 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907025733/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2010/09/Bradley-Names-20-Players-for-Upcoming-Friendlies-against-Poland-and-Colombia.aspx|archive-date=September 7, 2011|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last=Straus|first=Brian|title=Bob Bradley Names US Soccer Roster for Poland, Colombia Friendlies|url=http://www.aolnews.com/2010/09/30/bob-bradley-names-roster-for-poland-and-colombia-friendlies/|work=America Online|publisher=AOL News|access-date=November 4, 2011|date=September 30, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110306083916/http://www.aolnews.com/2010/09/30/bob-bradley-names-roster-for-poland-and-colombia-friendlies/|archive-date=March 6, 2011}}

Shea received his third call-up and his second cap when he joined Eric Alexander, Zach Loyd, and Ugo Ihemelu, making FC Dallas the most-represented MLS team at the January 2011 United States national team camp. Shea started the January 22, 2011 match against Chile, playing 60 minutes.{{cite web|title=U.S. Men's National Team Opens 2011 With 1–1 Draw Against Chile Behind First Career Goal from Teal Bunbury|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2011/01/US-MNT-and-Chile-Draw-1-1-at-The-Home-Depot-Center.aspx|work=U.S. Soccer Federation|publisher=USSoccer.com|access-date=November 4, 2011|date=January 22, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903063252/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2011/01/US-MNT-and-Chile-Draw-1-1-at-The-Home-Depot-Center.aspx|archive-date=September 3, 2011}}

Under new United States national team head coach Jürgen Klinsmann, Shea was named as one of seven midfielders for a friendly match against Mexico on August 10, 2011, in Philadelphia. In the 60th minute, Shea came on as a substitute for Jermaine Jones and recorded his first international assist on the equalizing goal from Robbie Rogers.{{cite web |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2011/08/MNT-Draw-Mexico-11-in-Klinsmann-Debut.aspx |title=MNT Draws Mexico 1–1 in Philadelphia |publisher=U.S. Soccer |access-date=April 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817034329/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2011/08/MNT-Draw-Mexico-11-in-Klinsmann-Debut.aspx |archive-date=August 17, 2011 }}

After a six-month rough patch during his 2012 campaign, Shea made his return to the United States national team for a friendly against Mexico on August 15, 2012. Shea came on in the 78th minute as a substitute for Herculez Gomez. On July 16, 2013, Shea scored his first goal against Costa Rica in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a low left footed shot to the corner of the net. It proved to be the winning goal, as the United States won 1–0.{{cite web|url= https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/17/sports/soccer/united-states-tops-costa-rica-in-gold-cup.html?ref=soccer|title=United States Tops Costa Rica in Gold Cup|date=July 16, 2013|work=New York Times|access-date=July 17, 2013 }} Shea then scored the winning goal in the final as the United States beat Panama 1–0.{{cite web|url= http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/118643/usa-vs-panama/report|title= Suspended Klinsmann claims first trophy with Gold Cup win|date=July 28, 2013|work=Goal.com|access-date=July 30, 2013 }}

:Scores and results list the United States's goal tally first.

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| 1. || July 16, 2013 || Rentschler Field, East Hartford, United States || {{fb|CRC}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|1–0}} || 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup || [https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/07/17/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/costa-rica/1459915/]

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| 2. || July 28, 2013 || Soldier Field, Chicago, United States || {{fb|PAN}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|1–0}} || 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final || [https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/07/28/nc-america/concacaf-gold-cup/united-states-of-america/panama/1459922/]

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| 3. || January 28, 2015 || Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua, Chile || {{fb|CHI}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|2–3}} || rowspan="2" |Friendly || [https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/29/world/friendlies/chile/united-states-of-america/1973969/]

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| 4. || March 31, 2015 || Letzigrund, Zürich, Switzerland || {{fb|SUI}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|1–1}} || [https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/03/31/world/friendlies/switzerland/united-states-of-america/1968679/]

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Shea was born in College Station, Texas, the third son of Charles and Kirsten. He also has two younger sisters. Shea attended Brazos Christian School{{citation needed|date=September 2014}} and the freshman year at Bryan High School in Bryan, Texas. He then moved to the U.S. Residency in Bradenton, Florida, where he graduated from Edison Academy.

During Shea's personal time he often paints. In 2011, ten of his abstract paintings raised nearly $10,000 at auction in Plano, Texas, in aid of the FC Dallas Foundation's support program for disadvantaged young people.{{cite web|first=Robert |last=Casner |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/06/27/fcd-notebook-loyd-notches-first-goal-front-family |title=FCD Notebook: Loyd notches first goal in front of family |publisher=MLSsoccer.com |date=June 27, 2011 |access-date=September 15, 2014}}

On September 23, 2015, Shea's long-time girlfriend, Carling, gave birth to their daughter, Phoenix Shea.{{Cite web|url = http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2015/09/25/breks-new-baby-girl-fueling-his-motivation|title = Brek's New Baby Girl Fueling His Motivation|date = September 25, 2015|access-date = November 10, 2015|website = Orlando City Soccer Club|last = Bishop|first = Jordan}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/09/23/orlando-city-scs-brek-shea-partner-carling-welcome-first-child-world-sideline|title = Orlando City SC's Brek Shea, partner Carling welcome first child into the world|date = September 23, 2015|access-date = November 10, 2015|website = MLS Soccer}}

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