Gabriel Mikina Explained

Gabriel Mikina
Birth Date:5 May 2001
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position:Defender, Midfielder
Currentclub:St. Louis City 2
Clubnumber:50
Collegeyears1:2019–2022
College1:Niagara Purple Eagles
Collegecaps1:42
Collegegoals1:12
Collegeyears2:2023
College2:Syracuse Orange
Collegecaps2:21
Collegegoals2:5
Years1:2021–2023
Caps1:31
Goals1:8
Years2:2024–
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Club-Update:June 16, 2024

Gabriel Mikina (born May 5, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.

College career

In 2020, Mikina began attending Niagara University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[1] [2] On March 28, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goal in a victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins.[3] In 2021, he was named to the MAAC All-Academic Team.[4] After playing as a midfielder in his first to seasons, he transitioned to centre-back for the 2022 season.[5] In his junior season in 2022, he was twice named the MAAC Offensive Player of the Week in October,[6] [7] and was once again named to the All-Academic Team.[8]

In 2023, he transferred to Syracuse University to play for the men's soccer team for his senior season.[9] [10] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-ACC Academic Team, Academic All-District Team, and the Academic All-America Third Team.[11] [12] [13]

Club career

From 2021 to 2023, Mikina played with the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario.[14] [15] At North Toronto, he transitioned from a midfielder to a centre-back.[16]

In February 2024, Mikina signed a professional contract with St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.[17] [18]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
North Toronto Nitros2021[19] League1 Ontario20———20
2022[20] 16400——164
2023[21] 134———134
Total318000000318
St. Louis City 22024MLS Next Pro90———90
Career total408000000408

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boyle Adds Standout Trio To Incoming Class. June 23, 2020. Niagara Purple Eagles.
  2. Web site: Gabriel Mikina Niagara profile. Niagara Purple Eagles.
  3. Web site: Dominant Niagara Topples Canisius. March 28, 2021. Niagara Purple Eagles.
  4. Web site: Dallmann Named To All-MAAC First Team, NU Lands Program Record 17 On All-Academic Team. November 8, 2021. Niagara Purple Eagles.
  5. Web site: Gabriel Mikina’s versatility transformed Syracuse’s midfield. November 6, 2023. Zak. Wolf. The Daily Orange.
  6. Web site: Mikina Named MAAC Offensive Player of the Week. October 3, 2022. Niagara Purple Eagles.
  7. Web site: Mikina Earns MAAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors. October 17, 2022. Niagara Purple Eagles.
  8. Web site: Hasse & Almeida Earn Postseason Honors. November 7, 2022. Niagara Purple Eagles.
  9. Web site: Men’s Soccer Welcomes 10 to 2023 Roster. August 7, 2023. Syracuse Orange.
  10. Web site: Gabriel Mikina Syracuse profile. Syracuse Orange.
  11. Web site: Edwards, Mikina Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors. November 21, 2023. Syracuse Orange.
  12. Web site: Mikina Earns CSC All-America Honors. December 19, 2023. Syracuse Orange.
  13. Web site: Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2. February 2, 2024. Syracuse Orange.
  14. Web site: Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations. September 15, 2023. North Toronto Nitros.
  15. Web site: Gabriel Mikina, Emmanuel Obiefuna’s relationship transcends the soccer field. Cooper. Andrews. The Daily Orange. September 12, 2023.
  16. Web site: Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations. September 15, 2023. North Toronto Nitros.
  17. Web site: Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2. February 2, 2024. Niagara Purple Eagles.
  18. Web site: St Louis CITY2 Adds Six New Players Ahead of 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Season. February 2, 2024. St. Louis City SC.
  19. Web site: Gabriel Mikina 2021 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  20. Web site: Gabriel Mikina 2022 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  21. Web site: Gabriel Mikina 2023 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.

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