Armando Avila Explained

Armando Avila
Fullname:Armando Avila
Birth Date:9 March 2004
Birth Place:San Pedro, California, United States
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Los Angeles FC 2
Clubnumber:25
Youthyears1:2018–
Youthclubs1:Los Angeles FC
Years1:2021
Clubs1:Las Vegas Lights
Caps1:14
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Los Angeles FC 2
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Club-Update:October 31, 2021

Armando Avila (born March 9, 2004) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro side Los Angeles FC 2.

Born in San Pedro, California, Avila joined the academy at Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC in 2018.[1] On May 5, 2021, it was announced that Avila, along with three other academy players, had signed USL academy contracts with Los Angeles FC's USL Championship affiliate club Las Vegas Lights.[1] The academy contract allowed Son to play with professionals while maintaining NCAA college soccer eligibility.[1]

Avila made his professional debut for Las Vegas Lights on June 19, 2021, against Orange County SC. He came on as a 62nd-minute substitute as Las Vegas lost 3–1.[2]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Las Vegas Lights2021USL Championship14000140
Career total1400000140

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Las Vegas Lights FC Sign Four LAFC Academy Players To Academy Contracts | Los Angeles Football Club. LAFC.
  2. Web site: Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Orange County SC- June 19, 2021 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.