28 Facts About Eric Avila

Eric Humberto Avila was born on November 24,1987 and is an American professional soccer player who has played as a midfielder and defender.

Eric Avila later played club soccer for the San Diego Crusaders and La Jolla Nomads.

Eric Avila attended La Costa Canyon High School for two years and played for their boys' soccer program.

Eric Avila was named the CIF San Diego Section's Avocado League MVP as a sophomore for the Mavericks.

Eric Avila finished his last two years of high school with the United States U-17 Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida.

Eric Avila was recruited with a scholarship to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara by head coach Tim Vom Steeg.

Eric Avila was the marquee signing in a class that contained future professionals Chris Pontius, Alfonso Motagalvan, and Ryan Kenny.

Eric Avila was named to the College Soccer News All-Freshman First Team as well as being the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year.

Eric Avila scored the national championship-winning goal in the 2006 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship final over the UCLA Bruins.

Eric Avila scored four more goals and added eight assists.

Eric Avila left UCSB to pursue a professional career at the conclusion of the season and finished his Gaucho career with 66 games played, 15 goals, and 18 assists.

Eric Avila decided to forgo his senior season as professional clubs started to show interest.

Eric Avila decided to sign a Generation Adidas contract and he was drafted in the 2nd round by FC Dallas in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.

In December 2008, Eric Avila traveled to England with fellow FC Dallas teammates Bruno Guarda, Josh Lambo, and Anthony Wallace along with other Generation Adidas players for friendlies against the reserve squads of Chelsea, Reading, and Aston Villa.

Eric Avila graduated from the MLS Generation Adidas program at the end of the 2010 season.

In July 2011 it was announced that Eric Avila had been transferred on loan to FC Atlas for 6 months, but the loan deal fell through.

When Eric Avila's contract expired at the end of the 2012 season he elected to participate in the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft.

On December 14,2012, Eric Avila was selected by Colorado Rapids in stage two of the draft.

About a month later, Eric Avila was traded to Chivas USA for Nick LaBrocca.

Eric Avila made 21 appearances for Orlando in 2015, totaling 1,325 minutes of play.

On February 26,2016, Eric Avila joined the Tampa Bay Rowdies on a one-year contract with a club option for 2017.

Eric Avila signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 28,2017.

On March 3,2022, Eric Avila returned to Birmingham Legion to serve as the Legion's Academy director and first team assistant coach.

Eric Avila entered the US U17 Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida in the fall of 2003.

Eric Avila made his first appearance with US U-17's at the age of 15 against England.

Eric Avila went on to earn 9 international caps with the U-17's, appearing in 15 total matches.

Eric Avila helped lead the US to the finals of the Ballymena International Tournament held in Northern Ireland, which he regards as one of his most memorable moments in sports.

Eric Avila participated in the Mondial Minimes Montaigu Vendee Tournament held in France.