Timo Mehlich

Timo Mehlich (born 12 August 1997) is a German footballer player who plays for Rio Grande Valley FC in the USL Championship.

Timo Mehlich
Personal information
Full name Timo Mehlich
Date of birth (1997-08-12) August 12, 1997
Place of birth Mönchengladbach, Germany
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Rio Grande Valley FC
Number 8
Youth career
2010–2014 Borussia Mönchengladbach
2014–2016 1. FC Mönchengladbach
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 UNLV Rebels 79 (25)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 1. FC Mönchengladbach 6 (2)
2017 OKC Energy U23 5 (2)
2020– Rio Grande Valley FC 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 July 2020

Career

Youth

Mehlich began playing with the Borussia Mönchengladbach academy in 2010, where he stayed until 2014. After been released from the Borussia academy, Melich joined Oberliga Niederrhein side 1. FC Mönchengladbach. Whilst with the team, he made 6 first team appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 2 assists.[1][2]

College & PDL

In 2016, Mehlich moved to the United States to play college soccer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he played for four years.[2]

While at college, Mehlich also appeared for USL PDL side OKC Energy U23 during their 2017 season.[3]

Professional

On 9 January 2020, Mehlich was selected 52nd overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC.[4] However, he instead opted to join USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC on 11 January 2020.[5]

He made his professional debut on 8 March 2020, starting in a 1–5 loss to LA Galaxy II.[6]

References
  1. "Timo Mehlich - Spieler - FuPa".
  2. "Timo Mehlich - Men's Soccer". University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics.
  3. "OKC Energy U23 - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #6 - Timo Mehlich - M". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "Sounders FC selects two players on first day of 2020 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas | Seattle Sounders FC".
  5. Communications, Toros (January 11, 2020). "RGV FC ADD BECKFORD AND MEHLICH". Rio Grande Valley FC.
  6. "Rio Grande Valley FC vs. LA Galaxy II - March 8, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.


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