Gabriel Mikina (born May 5, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 5, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | St. Louis City 2 | ||
| Number | 50 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Niagara Purple Eagles | 42 | (12) |
| 2023 | Syracuse Orange | 21 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | North Toronto Nitros | 31 | (8) |
| 2024– | St. Louis City 2 | 23 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2024 | |||
College career
editIn 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
editFrom 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
edit- As of June 16, 2024[19]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| North Toronto Nitros | 2021[20] | League1 Ontario | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2022[21] | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 4 | ||||
| 2023[22] | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | 13 | 4 | |||||
| Total | 31 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 8 | ||
| St. Louis City 2 | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 8 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Boyle Adds Standout Trio To Incoming Class". Niagara Purple Eagles. June 23, 2020.
- ^ "Gabriel Mikina Niagara profile". Niagara Purple Eagles.
- ^ "Dominant Niagara Topples Canisius". Niagara Purple Eagles. March 28, 2021.
- ^ "Dallmann Named To All-MAAC First Team, NU Lands Program Record 17 On All-Academic Team". Niagara Purple Eagles. November 8, 2021.
- ^ Wolf, Zak (November 6, 2023). "Gabriel Mikina's versatility transformed Syracuse's midfield". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Mikina Named MAAC Offensive Player of the Week". Niagara Purple Eagles. October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Mikina Earns MAAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors". Niagara Purple Eagles. October 17, 2022.
- ^ "Hasse & Almeida Earn Postseason Honors". Niagara Purple Eagles. November 7, 2022.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Welcomes 10 to 2023 Roster". Syracuse Orange. August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Gabriel Mikina Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
- ^ "Edwards, Mikina Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors". Syracuse Orange. November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Mikina Earns CSC All-America Honors". Syracuse Orange. December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2". Syracuse Orange. February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations". North Toronto Nitros. September 15, 2023.
- ^ Andrews, Cooper (September 12, 2023). "Gabriel Mikina, Emmanuel Obiefuna's relationship transcends the soccer field". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations". North Toronto Nitros. September 15, 2023.
- ^ "Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2". Niagara Purple Eagles. February 2, 2024.
- ^ "St Louis CITY2 Adds Six New Players Ahead of 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Season". St. Louis City SC. February 2, 2024.
- ^ Gabriel Mikina at Soccerway
- ^ "Gabriel Mikina 2021 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Gabriel Mikina 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Gabriel Mikina 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
External links
edit- Gabriel Mikina at Soccerway