Taylor A. Barada (born August 14, 1972) is an American businessman and former soccer player who is currently the head of mergers and acquisitions at Adobe. Soccer career Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Barada began his soccer career at the University of Virginia with the soccer team. He was a member of the team that won the in four consecutive years between 1991 and 1994 under future US national team coach Bruce Arena. Barada joined English club Notts County in 1994 under non-contract conditions, but failed to make an appearance, prior to signing temporarily for Colchester United where he made one appearance. He played in goal for Colchester in a Third Division match against Doncaster Rovers with Barada conceding a goal in the 43rd minute. However, Colchester scored three goals in the space of four second-half minutes to win 3-1 on April 30, 1994. Following his solitary appearance for Colchester, Barada returned to the US to play for Richmond Kickers.
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