Mike Ramos (soccer)
Michael Anthony Ramos (born January 29, 1991) is a Puerto Rican international footballer who currently plays for the Tacoma Stars in the Major Arena Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Anthony Ramos | ||
| Date of birth | January 29, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Spokane, Washington, United States | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder/Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Tacoma Stars | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2008 | River City Seely | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Walla Walla Warriors | ||
| 2011 | Seattle Redhawks | 15 | (2) |
| 2014 | Whitworth Pirates | 20 | (15) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Kitsap Pumas | 11 | (3) |
| 2015 | → Seattle Sounders FC 2 (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Tacoma Stars (indoor) | 19 | (14) |
| 2017 | Puerto Rico FC | 11 | (0) |
| 2018– | Spokane Shadow | 11 | (6) |
| 2018– | Tacoma Stars (indoor) | 44 | (55) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2016– | Puerto Rico | 8 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 May 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 3 December 2018 | |||
Career
College
Ramos began his career at Walla Walla Community College before transferring to Seattle University where he made 17 appearances for the Redhawks and tallied two goals and five assists in 2011. After the 2011 season, he stepped away from the game for a couple years due to personal reasons. In 2014, Ramos decided to reenroll in school and attend Whitworth University. In his only season with the Pirates, he made 21 appearances and led the team with 12 goals and 10 assists.
Professional
On January 20, 2015, Ramos was drafted in the third round (50th overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC.[1] Despite an impressive preseason, he was unable to sign with the club after contract negotiations fell through.[2]
On May 9, Ramos joined PDL side Kitsap Pumas. He made his debut a week later in a 2–0 victory over Lane United FC.[3] On June 25, Ramos, along with Nick Hamer and Hiroki Kobayashi, was loaned to USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2.[4] He made his professional debut that same night in a 1–0 victory over Real Monarchs.[5]
On March 7, 2017, Ramos was announced as a new player for Puerto Rico Football Club that currently plays in the North American Soccer League.
International
Ramos made his debut with the Puerto Rico National football team in September 2016 on three Friendly games against Dominican Republic and India. The following month he played on the Caribbean Cup and scored his first goal against Curaçao in a match where Puerto Rico lost and failed to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
International goals
- Scores and results list Puerto Rico's goal tally first.[6]
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 October 2016 | Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium, Bayamón, Puerto Rico |  | 2–0 | 2–4 | 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification |
References
- Desai, Devang (20 January 2015). "Toronto FC concludes 2015 SuperDraft with three picks". TorontoFC.ca. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- MacDonald, Cameron (9 May 2015). "PUMAS ADD TORONTO DRAFT PICK". KitsapSoccerClub. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- "Pumas Take Victory Against United". USLPDL.com. Premier Development League. 16 May 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- "Sounders FC 2 acquires three players via loan from Kitsap Pumas SC". SoundersFC.com. Sounders FC Communications. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- "Pablo Rossi scores fifth goal of season in 1-0 shutout victory over Real Monarchs SLC". SoundersFC.com. Sounders FC Communications. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- "Ramos, Mike". National Football Teams. Retrieved 21 February 2017.