Miguel Ibarra

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 FC in 2017
Personal information
Full name	Miguel Ángel Ibarra Andrade
Date of birth	(1990-03-15) March 15, 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth	Lancaster, California, United States[1]
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team	AV Alta FC
Number	10
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 FC	90	(17)
2015–2016	León	8	(1)
2017–2019	Minnesota United FC	84	(11)
2020	Seattle Sounders FC	12	(0)
2021	San Diego Loyal SC	28	(2)
2022–2024	Charlotte Independence	65	(5)
2025–	AV Alta FC	0	(0)
International career^‡
2014–2015	United States	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 20, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022

Miguel Ángel Ibarra Andrade (born March 15, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays for AV Alta FC in USL League One.

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.^[16]

Seattle Sounders FC

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

San Diego Loyal

On May 28, 2021, Ibarra joined USL Championship club San Diego Loyal SC for the 2021 season.^[17] Ibarra scored his first goal for San Diego on June 29, 2021, the winner in a 1–0 victory over Oakland Roots SC.^[18]

Charlotte Independence

On March 30, 2022, Ibarra signed with USL League One club Charlotte Independence.^[19] Ibarra scored his first goal for Charlotte on April 16, 2022, in a 2–1 win over Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC.^[20]

AV Alta FC

On December 9, 2024, Ibarra became the first player for USL League One expansion team AV Alta FC in Lancaster, California. He signed a two-year contract to play for the team in his hometown.^[21]

International career

Ibarra was called up to United States national team for an October 2014 friendly against Ecuador,^[22] becoming the first American second division player called up to the national team since 2005.^[23] He earned his first cap against Honduras^[24] on October 14, 2014.

Ibarra received a second call up to the national team for the final two games of the 2014 campaign^[25] 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.^[26]

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.^[27]

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.^[28]

Career statistics

As of October 10, 2017

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Lancaster Rattlers	2008	USL PDL	11	2	0	0	—		—		11	2
	2009		16	4	0	0	—		—		16	4
	2010		16	6	0	0	—		—		16	6
	Total		43	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	43	12
Orange County Blue Star	2011	USL PDL	4	0	0	0	—		—		4	0
Minnesota United FC	2012	NASL	23	3	2	1	5	1	—		30	5
	2013		26	1	0	0	—		—		26	1
	2014		26	8	0	0	1	1	—		27	9
	2015		8	2	1	1	0	0	—		9	3
	Total		83	14	3	2	6	2	0	0	92	18
León	2015–16	Liga MX	8	1	11	3	0	0	0	0	19	4
	2016–17		0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	Total		8	1	12	3	0	0	0	0	20	4
Minnesota United FC	2017	MLS	28	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	28	3
Career total			166	30	15	5	6	2	0	0	187	37

Honors

Individual

• NASL Golden Ball: 2014
• NASL Best XI: 2014
• NASL Player of the Month – September 2014
• NASL Best XI: 2013

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.
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7. "Shiver Me Timbers! Ibarra Headed to MLS". Newuniversity.org. January 24, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
8. "Buro and Ibarra sign for Stars | MN Stars FC". Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
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. "SD LOYAL SIGNS MLS MIDFIELDER MIGUEL IBARRA AND TWO MLS PLAYERS ON LOAN". sdloyal.com. May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
18. "Miguel Ibarra scores game-winning goal, his first with club in 1-0 win vs. Oakland Roots". sdloyal.com. June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
19. "Miguel Ibarra Signs with Charlotte Independence". March 30, 2022.
20. "CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE VS. NORTHERN COLORADO 2 - 1". soccerway.com. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
21. Baxter, Kevin (December 9, 2024). "Showcasing a homegrown star will be part of AV Alta's ambitious launch plans". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
22. "Klinsmann Names 21-Player Roster for #USAvECU". Ussoccer.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
23. MCINTYRE, DOUG Sources: NASL Minnesota United's Miguel Ibarra to get USMNT call-up ESPN
24. "USA Ready for Honduras Test".
25. "Klinsmann Names 25-Player Roster for Final Matches of 2014". Ussoccer.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
26. "ASN: NASL Star Miguel Ibarra Discusses Possible US Call".
27. La Vaque, Davie (October 6, 2012) "Former collegians reunited in Stars' championship bid" (October 1, 2014) Star Tribune
28. "A Star In The North". thelooncall.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.

External links

• UC Irvine profile
• Club profile
• Miguel Ibarra at National-Football-Teams.com