Emilio Ycaza
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emilio Andres Ycaza | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charleston Battery | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2017 | IF Brommapojkarna | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | South Florida Bulls | 32 | (7) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | GPS Portland Phoenix | 10 | (3) |
| 2020 | Reno 1868 | 10 | (1) |
| 2021 | Austin Bold | 17 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Rio Grande Valley | 45 | (7) |
| 2023– | Charleston Battery | 20 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023 | |||
Emilio Ycaza (born 10 July 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship side Charleston Battery.
Career[edit]
Reno 1868[edit]
Prior to the 2020 season, Ycaza signed with USL Championship club Reno 1868.[1] He made his league debut for the club on 20 July 2020, starting in a 1–0 away defeat to the Sacramento Republic.[2] Reno folded their team on November 6, 2020, due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Austin Bold[edit]
On March 10, 2021, Ycaza signed with USL Championship side Austin Bold.[4]
Rio Grande Valley[edit]
On September 3, 2021, Ycaza transferred to USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley.[5]
Charleston Battery[edit]
On December 8, 2022, it was announced that Ycaza would join USL Championship side Charleston Battery from the 2023 season on a multi-year deal.[6] Quickly developing into a fan-favorite, Ycaza was a spark at midfield and tallied four goals and three assists across 24 matches in the regular season and playoffs. Ycaza additionally tallied 28 chances created, 32 interceptions, 26 tackles won and 113 duels won during his first year with the Battery
Ycaza turned in memorable postseason performances when he scored in consecutive games, the Conference Quarterfinal and Semifinal, as part of the Battery’s run to the 2023 USL Championship Final.[7]
Honors[edit]
Charleston Battery
- Eastern Conference Champion (Playoffs): 2023
References[edit]
- ^ "Emilio Ycaza - Player Profile - Reno 1868 FC". reno1868fc.com. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Sacramento Republic vs. Reno 1868 – 20 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ Straus, Brian (6 November 2020). "USL Championship's Reno 1868 Folds". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (March 10, 2021). "Austin Adds Emilio Ycaza, Hugo Fauroux". USL Championship.
- ^ "RGV Fc Reinforces with Lopez and Ycaza Additions". 3 September 2021.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (December 8, 2022). "Battery bring aboard midfielder Emilio Ycaza". USL Championship.
- ^ "Emilio Ycaza".
External links[edit]
- Emilio Ycaza at University of South Florida Athletics
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- 1997 births
- Living people
- GPS Portland Phoenix players
- Reno 1868 FC players
- Austin Bold FC players
- Rio Grande Valley FC Toros players
- Charleston Battery players
- USL League Two players
- USL Championship players
- American men's soccer players
- Men's association football midfielders
- Soccer players from St. Petersburg, Florida
- American soccer midfielder stubs