Adam Mena Explained

Adam Mena
Fullname:Bonifacio Adam Mena
Birth Date:9 August 1989
Birth Place:Holland, Michigan, United States
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Position:Midfielder, Forward
Currentclub:Charleston Battery
Clubnumber:27
Youthyears1:2008–2012
Youthclubs1:Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Years1:2008
Clubs1:West Michigan Edge
Caps1:12
Goals1:1
Years2:2009
Clubs2:Kalamazoo Outrage
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2009–2011
Clubs3:Indiana Invaders
Caps3:16
Goals3:14
Years4:2014–2014
Clubs4:Charleston Battery
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Club-Update:April 11, 2014

Bonifacio Adam Mena (born August 9, 1989) is an American soccer player who previously played for Charleston Battery in the USL Pro.

Career

College and amateur

Mena spent his entire college career at the University of Notre Dame. After going through the entire 2008 season without making an appearance, Mena made 16 appearances in 2009 and tallied one goal. In 2010, Mena made 20 appearances and finished the year with two goals. In 2011, he appeared in 18 matches and finished the year with three goals and five assists. In 2012, Mena decided to return to Notre Dame for a fifth year, however his season was cut short after suffering a season-ending injury in the opener against Duke.

During his time at Notre Dame, Mena also played in the USL Premier Development League with West Michigan Edge, Kalamazoo Outrage and Indiana Invaders.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Professional

On January 22, 2013, Mena was drafted 10th overall in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[6] [7] However, he did not sign with the club. On March 21, 2014, it was announced that Mena had joined USL Pro club Charleston Battery for the 2014 season.[8] He made his professional the following day in a 1–1 draw with defending USL Pro champions Orlando City.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008 West Michigan Edge stats . USLsoccer.com . United Soccer Leagues . April 11, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413150620/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2008/roster/22398.html . April 13, 2014 .
  2. Web site: 2009 Kalamazoo Outrage stats. USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. April 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413142922/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2009/8969401.html#STATS. April 13, 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: 2009 Indiana Invaders stats. USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. April 11, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413155214/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2009/22332.html#STATS. April 13, 2014.
  4. Web site: 2010 Indiana Invaders stats. USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. April 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413132227/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/22332.html#STATS. April 13, 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: 2011 Indiana Invaders stats. USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. April 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413132836/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/22332.html#STATS. April 13, 2014. dead.
  6. News: Weber . Marc . February 26, 2014 . Hoping to turn 'something' into a job . 30 . The Province . March 11, 2023.
  7. Web site: Whitecaps FC select six players in 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft. whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. April 11, 2014. January 22, 2013.
  8. Web site: Whitecaps Loan Salgado To Battery. USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. April 11, 2014. March 21, 2014. dead. https://archive.today/20140411033702/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+Elements/Display+E+47116+News/Display/+22310+65672522+14506. April 11, 2014.
  9. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . https://archive.today/20140411033643/http://www.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp:910339.4387:72011+Elements/Display+E+47107+Stats/+4428801 . April 11, 2014 . dead.