Allen Gavilanes Explained

Allen Gavilanes
Birth Date:24 August 1999
Birth Place:North Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
Height:5 ft 7 in
Position:Left winger
Currentclub:Miami FC
Clubnumber:99
Youthclubs1:Cedar Stars Academy
Youthclubs2:East Brunswick SC
Collegeyears1:2017–2020
College1:Marist Red Foxes
Collegecaps1:54
Collegegoals1:20
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:New York Red Bulls U23
Caps1:22
Goals1:2
Years2:2021–2023
Clubs2:Greenville Triumph
Caps2:85
Goals2:9
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Miami FC
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Club-Update:October 16, 2023

Allen Gavilanes (born August 24, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays for Miami FC in the USL Championship.

Career

Youth, college and amateur

Raised in North Plainfield, New Jersey, Gavilanes played prep soccer at St. Benedict's Preparatory School. After playing youth soccer with the Cedar Stars Academy and East Brunswick Soccer Club, Gavilanes began playing college soccer at Marist College in 2017. In three seasons with the Red Foxes, Gavilanes made 54 appearances, scoring 20 goals and tallying 22 assists.[1] The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

Whilst at college, Gavilanes appeared for USL League Two side New York Red Bulls U23 in both 2018[2] and 2019.[3]

Professional

On April 20, 2021, Gavilanes signed with Greenville Triumph of USL League One.[4] He made his professional debut on May 1, 2021, appearing as a 84th-minute substitute during a 4–0 win over North Texas SC.[5]

On December 29, 2023, it was announced that Gavilanes would join USL Championship side Miami FC for their 2024 season.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Allen Gavilanes - Men's Soccer. Marist College Athletics.
  2. Web site: New York Red Bulls U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #27 - Allen Gavilanes - M. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. Web site: New York Red Bulls U23 | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: Jesus Ibarra, Allen Gavilanes Sign With Greenville. Greenville. Triumph. April 20, 2021. Greenville Triumph SC.
  5. Web site: Greenville Triumph SC vs North Texas SC- May 1, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com. www.uslleagueone.com.
  6. Web site: Miami FC adds attacking midfielder Allen Gavilanes. NICHOLAS MURRAY-. nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com. December 29, 2023. USL Championship.