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One is making his name in tackle football, the other in the soccer version: Meet the Flowers
Aaron Flowers anchored Oregon’s defense with 70 tackles last season, while Benji Flowers signed with Chelsea after becoming FC Dallas’ youngest homegrown pro.
- Aaron Flowers plays American football for Oregon, while younger brother Benji Flowers was developed by the Dallas Academy and recently signed a professional deal with Chelsea.
- Growing up in Forney, Texas, the siblings pursued different paths after their parents steered the smaller Benji toward soccer, while Aaron grew too physical for the pitch and embraced American football.
- After breaking out in 2025, Aaron became a standout defensive back for the Ducks, starting all 15 games and recording 70 total tackles including 37 solo.
- Chelsea secured the 15-year-old with a reported $3 million transfer fee, with potential add-ons reaching $10 million, representing significant investment in youth development.
- MLS Commissioner Don Garber called the signing "the single-biggest validation" of the league's player-development programs, noting the league has spent enormous resources improving these systems.
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One is making his name in tackle football, the other in the soccer version: Meet the Flowers
Football is a family affair for the Flowers brothers. It’s just that they differ on the definition. Aaron Flowers plays American football for No. 2 Oregon, while younger brother Benji was developed by the vaunted FC Dallas soccer academy and just signed a deal with Premier League team Chelsea.
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