Miguel Ibarra

Miguel Ángel Ibarra Andrade (born March 15, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who last played for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC and the United States national team.

This article is about the American soccer player born in 1990. For the Ecuadorian footballer, see Miguel Ibarra (footballer, born 1984).

Miguel Ibarra
Ibarra with Minnesota United in 2017
Personal information
Full name Miguel Ángel Ibarra Andrade
Date of birth (1990-03-15) March 15, 1990
Place of birth Lancaster, California, United States[1]
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Attacking Midfielder, Winger
Number 11
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)
National team‡
2014–2015 United States 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 23, 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 5, 2017

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. However, it woud, have been possible for him to rejoin the team, if he had agreed to a new contract with a lower salary.[16]

Seattle Sounders FC

On February 20, 2020, Ibarra signed with Seattle Sounders FC.

International career

Ibarra was called up to United States national team for an October 2014 friendly against Ecuador,[17] becoming the first American second division player called up to the national team since 2005.[18] He earned his first cap against Honduras[19] on October 14, 2014.

Ibarra received a second call up to the national team for the final two games of the 2014 campaign[20] 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.[21]

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.[22]

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.[23]

Career statistics
As of October 10, 2017
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other[A] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lancaster Rattlers 2008 USL PDL 11200——112
2009 16400——164
2010 16600——166
Total 43120000004312
Orange County Blue Star 2011 USL PDL 4000——40
Minnesota United FC 2012 NASL 2332151—305
2013 26100——261
2014 2680011—279
2015 821100—93
Total 83143262009218
León 2015–16 Liga MX 811130000194
2016–17 0010000010
Total 811230000204
Minnesota United FC 2017 MLS 283000000283
Career statistics 16630155620018737

Honors

Individual

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Miguel Ibarra – UC Irvine". Ucirvinesports.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  3. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  4. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  5. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  6. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  7. "Shiver Me Timbers! Ibarra Headed to MLS". Newuniversity.org. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  8. https://archive.is/20120712193710/http://mnstarsfc.com/2012/03/buro-and-ibarra-sign-for-stars/. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. "Minnesota United vs. Carolina RailHawks – 8 April 2012 – Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  10. "After struggling mentally, Stave back in Badgers' QB picture" (October 3, 2014) Saint Paul Pioneer Press
  11. "Ibarra Awarded NASL Golden Ball". mnunitedfc.com. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  12. "Miguel Ibarra Transferred To Club León".
  13. "Minnesota United sign Miguel Ibarra, Christian Ramirez to MLS deals". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  14. "Minnesota United sign Miguel Ibarra, Christian Ramirez to MLS deals". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  15. "Minnesota United sign Miguel Ibarra, Christian Ramirez to MLS deals". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  16. 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.
  17. "Klinsmann Names 21-Player Roster for #USAvECU". Ussoccer.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  18. MCINTYRE, DOUG Sources: NASL Minnesota United's Miguel Ibarra to get USMNT call-up ESPN
  19. "USA Ready for Honduras Test".
  20. "Klinsmann Names 25-Player Roster for Final Matches of 2014". Ussoccer.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  21. http://americansoccernow.com/articles/nasl-star-miguel-ibarra-discusses-possible-us-call
  22. La Vaque, Davie (October 6, 2012) "Former collegians reunited in Stars' championship bid" (October 1, 2014) Star Tribune
  23. "A Star In The North". thelooncall.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
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