Adam Mena

Bonifacio Adam Mena (born August 9, 1989) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Charleston Battery in the USL Pro.

Adam Mena
Personal information
Full name Bonifacio Adam Mena
Date of birth (1989-08-09) August 9, 1989
Place of birth Holland, Michigan, United States
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder, Forward
Club information
Current team
 Charleston Battery
Number 27
Youth career
2008–2012 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008 West Michigan Edge 12 (1)
2009 Kalamazoo Outrage 3 (0)
2009–2011 Indiana Invaders 16 (14)
2014– Charleston Battery 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 11, 2014

Career

College and Amateur

Mena spent his entire college career at the University of Notre Dame. After going through the entire 2008 season without making an appearance, Mena made 16 appearances in 2009 and tallied one goal. In 2010, Mena made 20 appearances and finished the year with two goals. In 2011, he appeared in 18 matches and finished the year with three goals and five assists. In 2012, Mena decided to return to Notre Dame for a fifth year, however his season was cut short after suffering a season-ending injury in the opener against Duke.

During his time at Notre Dame, Mena also played in the USL Premier Development League with West Michigan Edge, Kalamazoo Outrage and Indiana Invaders.[1][2][3][4][5]

Professional

On January 22, 2013, Mena was drafted 10th overall in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[6] However, he did not sign with the club. On March 21, 2014, it was announced that Mena had joined USL Pro club Charleston Battery for the 2014 season.[7] He made his professional the following day in a 1-1 draw with defending USL Pro champions Orlando City.[8]

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References
  1. "2008 West Michigan Edge stats". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  2. "2009 Kalamazoo Outrage stats". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  3. "2009 Indiana Invaders stats". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  4. "2010 Indiana Invaders stats". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  5. "2011 Indiana Invaders stats". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  6. "Whitecaps FC select six players in 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  7. "Whitecaps Loan Salgado To Battery". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. 21 March 2014. Archived from the original on 11 April 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  8. http://www.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp:910339.4387:72011+Elements/Display+E+47107+Stats/+4428801%5B%5D
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