Allen Gavilanes (born August 24, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays for Miami FC in the USL Championship.

Allen Gavilanes
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-08-24) August 24, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth North Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Left winger
Team information
Current team
Miami FC
Number 99
Youth career
Cedar Stars Academy
East Brunswick SC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Marist Red Foxes 54 (20)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 New York Red Bulls U23 22 (2)
2021–2023 Greenville Triumph 85 (9)
2024– Miami FC 33 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 31, 2024

Career

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Youth, college and amateur

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Raised in North Plainfield, New Jersey, Gavilanes played prep soccer at St. Benedict's Preparatory School.[1] After playing youth soccer with the Cedar Stars Academy and East Brunswick Soccer Club, Gavilanes began playing college soccer at Marist College in 2017. In three seasons with the Red Foxes, Gavilanes made 54 appearances, scoring 20 goals and tallying 22 assists.[1] The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

Whilst at college, Gavilanes appeared for USL League Two side New York Red Bulls U23 in both 2018[2] and 2019.[3]

Professional

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On April 20, 2021, Gavilanes signed with Greenville Triumph of USL League One.[4] He made his professional debut on May 1, 2021, appearing as a 84th-minute substitute during a 4–0 win over North Texas SC.[5]

On December 29, 2023, it was announced that Gavilanes would join USL Championship side Miami FC for their 2024 season.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Allen Gavilanes - Men's Soccer". Marist College Athletics.
  2. ^ "New York Red Bulls U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #27 - Allen Gavilanes - M". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. ^ "New York Red Bulls U23 | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. ^ Triumph, Greenville (April 20, 2021). "Jesus Ibarra, Allen Gavilanes Sign With Greenville". Greenville Triumph SC.
  5. ^ "Greenville Triumph SC vs North Texas SC- May 1, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
  6. ^ nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (December 29, 2023). "Miami FC adds attacking midfielder Allen Gavilanes". USL Championship.
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