Place of birth Michoacan, Mexico Name Miguel Gonzalez Playing position Role Footballer | Number 10 Height 1.68 m 2012–2013 Seattle Redhawks Position Forward | |
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Date of birth (1990-10-01) 1 October 1990 (age 25) 2010–2011 Peninsula College Pirates Current team Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | ||
Miguel González (born October 1, 1990) is a Mexican footballer who currently plays as a forward for Oklahoma City Energy FC in the USL.
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College & Youth
Gonzalez began playing college soccer at Peninsula College in 2010, before moving to Seattle University in 2012. He was named WAC Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-WAC in 2013.
While at college in Seattle, Gonzalez appeared once for USL PDL club Seattle Sounders U-23 in 2013.
After college, Gonzalez trialled with Seattle Sounders FC, before signing with PDL side Kitsap Pumas.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Gonzalez signed with USL club Colorado Springs Switchbacks on January 27, 2015.
Gonzalez ended his first season with the Switchbacks with 10 goals and 7 assists.
On December 9, 2015 it was announced that Gonzalez will rejoin the Switchbacks for the 2016 United Soccer League season. On March 12, 2016 Gonzalez scored 1 and assisted 1 in a 3-2 preseason victory against UCCS. Gonzalez scored in the Switchbacks opening game victory of the 2016 USL season, against OKC Energy. His performance earned him a spot on the first 2016 USL Team of the Week.
Oklahoma City Energy FC
On December 6, 2016, Gonzalez signed with Oklahoma City Energy FC, also of the USL. His brother, Daniel, had played for the Energy the season before and had re-signed with the club a few weeks before.
Personal life
Gonzalez's brother, Daniel, currently also plays for Oklahoma City Energy.