Mikey Ambrose
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Ambrose | ||
| Date of birth | October 5, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | El Paso, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Orlando City SC | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2009 | IMG Soccer Academy | ||
| 2009–2012 | FC Dallas | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Maryland Terrapins | 71 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Austin Aztex (PDL) | 8 | (1) |
| 2015 | Austin Aztex | 26 | (0) |
| 2016 | Orlando City B | 18 | (0) |
| 2016– | Orlando City | 5 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009 | United States U17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2010 | United States U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | United States U20 | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 24, 2016. | |||
Michael "Mikey" Ambrose (born October 5, 1993) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City SC in MLS.
Career
Youth, College and Amateur
Ambrose spent four seasons with the FC Dallas Development Academy before signing a letter of intent to play college soccer at the University of Maryland.[1] He made a total of 71 appearances for the Terrapins and tallied one goal and 15 assists.
Ambrose also played for the Austin Aztex while they were playing in the Premier Development League.[2][3]
Professional
On January 14, 2015, Ambrose left college early to sign a professional contract with the Austin Aztex who moved up to the USL.[4] He made his professional debut on March 28 in a 2–0 victory over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
He signed an MLS contract with Orlando City in August 2016.[5]
International
Ambrose also has represented the United States in the U17, U18 and U20 level.
References
- ↑ "Cirovski Signs 20th Class at Maryland". umterps.com. Maryland Athletics. May 3, 2012. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ "2013 Austin Aztex stats". USLPDL.com. Premier Development League. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ "2014 Austin Aztex stats". USLPDL.com. Premier Development League. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Aztex Bolster Defense With Signing of Mikey Ambrose". AustinAztex.com. Austin Aztex. January 14, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2016/08/04/orlando-city-acquires-ocb-defender-mikey-ambrose-fc-dallas