Miguel Ibarra
Miguel Ángel Ibarra Andrade (born March 15, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Charlotte Independence in the USL League One.
| Ibarra with Minnesota United in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Miguel Ángel Ibarra Andrade | ||
| Date of birth | March 15, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Lancaster, California, United States[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charlotte Independence | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Ambush Soccer Club | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Taft Cougars | ||
| 2010–2011 | UC Irvine Anteaters | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Lancaster Rattlers | 43 | (12) |
| 2011 | Orange County Blue Star | 4 | (0) |
| 2012–2015 | Minnesota United | 90 | (17) |
| 2015–2016 | León | 8 | (1) |
| 2017–2019 | Minnesota United | 84 | (11) |
| 2020 | Seattle Sounders FC | 12 | (0) |
| 2021 | San Diego Loyal | 28 | (2) |
| 2022– | Charlotte Independence | 22 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014–2015 | United States | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022 | |||
College and amateur
Ibarra played college soccer at Taft College from 2008 to 2009, and then at UC Irvine from 2010 to 2011. During his time at Taft, Ibarra was named as Central Valley Conference MVP and at Irvine was named as Named Big West Co-Offensive Player of the Year and All-Big West First Team in 2011.[2]
During his time at college, Ibarra played with USL Premier Development League club Lancaster Rattlers between 2008 and 2010,[3][4][5] and later with Orange County Blue Star in 2011.[6]
Professional career
Ibarra was selected in the second round of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft (27th overall) by Portland Timbers,[7] but was not signed by the club.
Minnesota United FC
Ibarra signed with NASL club Minnesota United FC on March 13, 2012.[8] He made his professional debut on April 8, 2012 in a 0–0 draw against Carolina RailHawks.[9] He was named to the NASL Best XI in 2013 and 2014. He was named NASL Player of the Month for September 2014[10] and was awarded the 2014 Golden Ball as the league's best player at the conclusion of the season.[11]
Club León
Ibarra signed with Club León on June 10, 2015, for a fee reported to be near $1 million.[12][13]
Return to Minnesota
Ibarra returned to Minnesota in January 2017 for their inaugural season in MLS.[14] The Portland Timbers previously owned his MLS rights but sent them to Minnesota United as part of a trade for goalkeeper Jeff Attinella.[15] His option was declined at the end of the 2019 season, releasing him from the club.[16]
Seattle Sounders FC
On February 20, 2020, Ibarra signed with Seattle Sounders FC.
San Diego Loyal
On May 28, 2021, Ibarra joined USL Championship club San Diego Loyal SC for the 2021 season.[17] Ibarra scored his first goal for San Diego on June 29, 2022, the winner in a 1-0 victory over Oakland Roots SC.[18]
Charlotte Independence
On March 30, 2022, Ibarra signed with USL League One club Charlotte Independence.[19] Ibarra scored his first goal for Charlotte on April 16, 2022 in a 2-1 win over Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC.[20]
International career
Ibarra was called up to United States national team for an October 2014 friendly against Ecuador,[21] becoming the first American second division player called up to the national team since 2005.[22] He earned his first cap against Honduras[23] on October 14, 2014.
Ibarra received a second call up to the national team for the final two games of the 2014 campaign[24] but did not see playing time in either game. His first start came on February 8, 2015 in a USMNT friendly against Panama.
Personal life
Ibarra was born in the United States to Mexican parents.[25]
Ibarra was teammates with former Minnesota Stars player Amani Walker while at UC Irvine. While at Minnesota they were roommates and carpooled to practice together.[26]
During the 2014 season, Ibarra was joined in Minnesota by former Orange County Blue Star teammate Christian Ramirez. The two became roommates and formed a fruitful partnership on the field. Ibarra was nicknamed "Batman" and Ramirez "Superman" by the fans.[27]
Career statistics
- As of October 10, 2017
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lancaster Rattlers | 2008 | USL PDL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 2 | ||
| 2009 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 4 | ||||
| 2010 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 43 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 12 | ||
| Orange County Blue Star | 2011 | USL PDL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Minnesota United FC | 2012 | NASL | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 30 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 1 | ||||
| 2014 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 27 | 9 | |||
| 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 3 | |||
| Total | 83 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 18 | ||
| León | 2015–16 | Liga MX | 8 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 |
| 2016–17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 8 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | ||
| Minnesota United FC | 2017 | MLS | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 3 |
| Career total | 166 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 37 | ||
Honors
Individual
References
- ^ Carlisle, Jeff (February 12, 2015). "Miguel Ibarra's U.S. rise has opened up questions about his future in the NASL". ESPNFC.com. ESPN FC. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
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- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Shiver Me Timbers! Ibarra Headed to MLS". Newuniversity.org. January 24, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Buro and Ibarra sign for Stars | MN Stars FC". Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ "Minnesota United vs. Carolina RailHawks – 8 April 2012 – Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "After struggling mentally, Stave back in Badgers' QB picture" (October 3, 2014) Saint Paul Pioneer Press
- ^ "Ibarra Awarded NASL Golden Ball". mnunitedfc.com. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Miguel Ibarra Transferred To Club León".
- ^ "Minnesota United sign Miguel Ibarra, Christian Ramirez to MLS deals". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
- ^ "Minnesota United sign Miguel Ibarra, Christian Ramirez to MLS deals". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
- ^ "Minnesota United sign Miguel Ibarra, Christian Ramirez to MLS deals". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
- ^ Eliason, Kyle; USA, Pro Soccer (November 22, 2019). "Miguel Ibarra's likely exit leaves Minnesota United fans reeling". Pro Soccer USA. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "SD LOYAL SIGNS MLS MIDFIELDER MIGUEL IBARRA AND TWO MLS PLAYERS ON LOAN". sdloyal.com. May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Miguel Ibarra scores game-winning goal, his first with club in 1-0 win vs. Oakland Roots". sdloyal.com. June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Miguel Ibarra Signs with Charlotte Independence". March 30, 2022.
- ^ "CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE VS. NORTHERN COLORADO 2 - 1". soccerway.com. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Klinsmann Names 21-Player Roster for #USAvECU". Ussoccer.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ MCINTYRE, DOUG Sources: NASL Minnesota United's Miguel Ibarra to get USMNT call-up ESPN
- ^ "USA Ready for Honduras Test".
- ^ "Klinsmann Names 25-Player Roster for Final Matches of 2014". Ussoccer.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "ASN: NASL Star Miguel Ibarra Discusses Possible US Call".
- ^ La Vaque, Davie (October 6, 2012) "Former collegians reunited in Stars' championship bid" (October 1, 2014) Star Tribune
- ^ "A Star In The North". thelooncall.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
External links
- Miguel Ibarra at National-Football-Teams.com