Miguel Avila
Miguel Avila is a retired Colombian-American soccer forward who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 11, 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Cartagena, Colombia | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1979 | Santa Clara Broncos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1981 | Atlanta Chiefs (indoor) | 17 | (5) |
| 1981 | Carolina Lightnin' | 22 | (3) |
| 1981–1982 | San Jose Earthquakes (indoor) | 16 | (5) |
| 1982–1983 | Carolina Lightnin' | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Avila attended Santa Clara University where he set several men's soccer scoring records.[1] In 1980, he signed with the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League. He played only the 1980-1981 NASL indoor season before moving to the San Jose Earthquakes for the 1981-1982 NASL indoor season. He also played for the Carolina Lightnin' of the American Soccer League.[2]
Avila later served as a referee for American Professional Soccer League games.[3]
References
- Santa Clara Broncos soccer records
- Lee Fires Carolina Past Slickers, 5-2 The Daily Oklahoman - Saturday, June 25, 1983
- BLACKHAWKS LOSE AFTER GOALIE IS EJECTED San Jose Mercury News (CA) - Sunday, July 5, 1992
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