Seattle Sounders FC Midfielder Snyder Brunell’s Parents, Keith and Laura Brunell, Are Proud of His MLS Debut!

Snyder's father, Keith, is overseeing 16 different restaurant concepts.

August 13, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on August 12, 2026

A 19-year-old soccer player, Snyder Brunell, was born to parents, Keith and Laura Brunell, on March 23, 2007, in Plano, Texas.

Keith and Laura Brunell are raising two sons, Snyder and Cooper Brunell, also a soccer player.

The soccer midfielder for the Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer, Snyder Brunell, began his soccer journey with Crossfire Premier before joining the Seattle Sounders Academy in 2026.

Keith and Laura have been supportive of his career from day one.

Snyder Brunell (right) with his mother, Laura, and her brother, Cooper (left). (Image Source: )

And Brunell proved his parents’ trust by making his MLS debut for the Sounders on August 10, 2026, scoring a goal in a 4–0 victory over the LA Galaxy.

Snyder’s coach at Tacoma Defiance, Hervé Diese, praised Brunell’s upbringing, stating:

He was raised by very good parents who know how to mature a young man into an adult.

While his father, Keith, is a highly regarded culinary expert, his mother, , tends to stay out of the spotlight and keeps a more private profile compared to Keith.

Snyder Brunell’s Father, Keith Brunell, Is a Chef With Experience of Over 3 Decades!

The rising star midfielder for the Seattle Sounders FC, Snyder Brunell, comes from a family with a passion for both sports and food.

His father, , is an accomplished culinary leader who has spent over 30 years shaping the food industry.

Currently, Keith works as the Director of Food & Beverage for Nordstrom Restaurant Group. Keith oversees 16 different restaurant concepts and more than 200 locations for Nordstrom.

Keith Brunell is a culinary expert with over 3 decades of experience. (Image Source: )

His career in the culinary world has taken him across the globe. His journey includes working in Michelin-star restaurants, leading kitchens in luxury hotels like Sofitel, and consulting for various airlines and hospitality businesses.

Growing up in Kirkland, Washington, Keith’s love for food started early. His global adventures have taken him far, but he’s proud to call the Seattle area home.

Besides his career as a chef, Keith is known for designing menus that not only highlight regional and cultural flavors but also focus on sustainability.

His expertise lies in creating craveable, innovative dishes that can be replicated easily, whether in professional kitchens or at home.

Throughout his career, Keith has worked with high-quality ingredients, always respecting their origin and purpose.

Above all, his passion for food is evident in his ability to transform simple ingredients into dishes that tell a story.

Keith graduated with an associate’s degree in culinary arts in 1990 and studied American History at Kent State University.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Snyder Brunell’s brother, , was born on June 11, 2003.
• His brother, Cooper, is a midfielder for the University of Washington (UW) men’s soccer team.

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