Beto Avila (soccer) explained

Beto Avila
Fullname:Roberto Avila
Birth Date:16 October 2000
Birth Place:Austin, Texas, United States
Height:173 cm
Currentclub:Sporting Kansas City II
Clubnumber:99
Position:Attacking midfielder, forward
Youthyears1:2014–2016
Youthclubs1:Austin Texans SC
Youthyears2:2017–2018
Youthclubs2:Houston Dynamo
Youthyears3:2018–2019
Youthclubs3:Lonestar SC
Years1:2019–2021
Clubs1:Austin Bold
Caps1:31
Goals1:4
Years2:2021
Clubs2:FC Edmonton (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Houston Dynamo 2
Caps3:19
Goals3:7
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Houston Dynamo
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Charleston Battery (loan)
Caps5:23
Goals5:3
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Sporting Kansas City II
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:October 18, 2023

Roberto "Beto" Avila (born October 16, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club Sporting Kansas City II.

Career

Austin Bold

On April 22, 2019, Avila signed an academy contract with USL Championship side Austin Bold.[1] He made his debut for Austin on May 14, coming off the bench in a 2–0 win over the Tulsa Roughnecks in an Open Cup match.[2] On August 17, he made his league debut, coming on as a substitute in a 5–1 win vs Tulsa.[3] Austin qualified for the playoffs after finishing 2nd in the Western Conference, but Avila did not appear in either of Austin's 2 playoff games.[4]

On September 5, 2020, Avila scored his first goal for Austin in a 1–1 draw against Tulsa.[5] In a shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Avila appeared in 10 of Austin's 16 games, making 3 starts and scoring 2 goals.

On June 14, 2021, Avila joined Canadian Premier League side FC Edmonton on loan.[6] He made his debut for Edmonton on June 26, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 loss to Atlético Ottawa.[7] In August, after making 6 appearances for Edmonton, Avila was recalled by Austin.[8] He scored his first goal of the season on August 23, helping Austin to a 1–1 draw against New Mexico United. Avila ended the season with 18 appearances and 2 goals for Austin.

Houston Dynamo

On February 17, 2022, Avila signed with MLS Next Pro side Houston Dynamo 2, the reserve team of MLS club Houston Dynamo.[9] After a strong start to the season for Dynamo 2, Avila made his debut for the first team on April 19, setting up Sam Junqua in the 90+3rd minute to give Houston a 2–1 over RIo Grande Valley FC in an Open Cup match. On May 6, Avila signed a first team contract with the Dynamo.[10] He made his MLS debut on May 14, coming off the bench in a 2–0 win against Nashville SC.[11] Avila ended the year with 11 first team appearances, 8 as a sub in MLS plus 3 appearances in the Open Cup, while also scoring 6 goals and recording 4 assists in 14 games with Dynamo 2.[12]

Charleston Battery

On May 26, 2023, Avila was moved on loan to USL Championship side Charleston Battery for the remainder of their 2023 season.[13] [14] Avila scored his first goal for the club on June 24 against Memphis 901 FC. He ended the regular season with three goals and two assists across 23 appearances en route to helping Charleston finish 3rd in the Eastern Conference standings and make their first playoff appearance since 2020.

Personal life

Born in the United States, Avila is of Mexican descent and holds dual citizenship.[15]

Career statistics

As of February 24, 2023[16] [17] [18]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupPlayoffsContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Austin Bold2019USL30100040
2020102102
2021182182
Total314100000324
FC Edmonton (loan)2021CPL6060
Houston Dynamo 22022MLS Next Pro13511146
Houston Dynamo2022MLS8030110
20230000000000
Total80300000110
Career total5894011006310

Notes and References

  1. Web site: April 22, 2019 . Austin Bold FC Signs Austin Standout Roberto Avila . Austin Bold FC.
  2. Web site: USA - R. Avila - Matches - Soccerway . 2023-02-24 . int.soccerway.com.
  3. Web site: Roberto Avila 2019 Match Logs . 2023-02-24 . FBref.com . en.
  4. Web site: 2019 USL Championship Stats . 2023-02-24 . FBref.com . en.
  5. Web site: Roberto Avila 2020 Match Logs . 2023-02-24 . FBref.com . en.
  6. Web site: Austin Bold FC Loans Forward Beto Avila to FC Edmonton . . June 14, 2021 . June 14, 2021.
  7. Web site: Roberto Avila 2021 Match Logs . 2023-02-24 . FBref.com . en.
  8. Web site: Jacques . John . August 12, 2021 . Thomas Gardner Released By FC Edmonton . February 24, 2023 . Northern Tribune.
  9. Web site: February 17, 2022 . Houston Dynamo 2 sign four Houston Dynamo 2 sign four Academy products to MLS NEXT Pro contracts . February 24, 2023 . Houston Dynamo FC.
  10. Web site: May 6, 2022 . Houston Dynamo FC sign Beto Avila as Historic First Signing from Houston Dynamo 2 . February 24, 2023 . Houston Dynamo FC.
  11. Web site: Roberto Avila 2022 Match Logs . 2023-02-24 . FBref.com . en.
  12. Web site: Roberto Avila . February 24, 2023 . MLS Next Pro.
  13. Web site: Battery add forward Beto Avila on loan from Houston Dynamo FC. USLChampionship com Staff. May 26, 2023. USL Championship.
  14. Web site: Battery acquire Beto Avila on loan from Houston Dynamo.
  15. Web site: MLS transfers 2024: List of ins and outs at every team | Goal.com UK. March 15, 2024. www.goal.com.
  16. Web site: Roberto Avila Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more . 2023-02-24 . FBref.com . en.
  17. Web site: USA - R. Avila - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway . 2023-02-24 . int.soccerway.com.
  18. Web site: Beto Avila . February 24, 2023 . Major League Soccer.