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Canadian soccer player

Gabriel Mikina
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-05-05) May 5, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Team information
Current team St. Louis City 2
Number 50
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Niagara Purple Eagles 42 (12)
2023 Syracuse Orange 21 (5)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 North Toronto Nitros 31 (8)
2024– St. Louis City 2 23 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2024

Gabriel Mikina (born May 5, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.

College career

In 2020, Mikina began attending Niagara University, where he played for the men's soccer team. On March 28, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goal in a victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins. In 2021, he was named to the MAAC All-Academic Team. After playing as a midfielder in his first to seasons, he transitioned to centre-back for the 2022 season. In his junior season in 2022, he was twice named the MAAC Offensive Player of the Week in October, and was once again named to the All-Academic Team.

In 2023, he transferred to Syracuse University to play for the men's soccer team for his senior season. At the end of the season, he was named to the All-ACC Academic Team, Academic All-District Team, and the Academic All-America Third Team.

Club career

From 2021 to 2023, Mikina played with the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario. At North Toronto, he transitioned from a midfielder to a centre-back.

In February 2024, Mikina signed a professional contract with St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.

Career statistics

As of June 16, 2024
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
North Toronto Nitros 2021 League1 Ontario 2 0 — — — 2 0
2022 16 4 0 0 — — 16 4
2023 13 4 — — — 13 4
Total 31 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 8
St. Louis City 2 2024 MLS Next Pro 9 0 — — — 9 0
Career total 40 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 8

References

  1. "Boyle Adds Standout Trio To Incoming Class". Niagara Purple Eagles. June 23, 2020.
  2. "Gabriel Mikina Niagara profile". Niagara Purple Eagles.
  3. "Dominant Niagara Topples Canisius". Niagara Purple Eagles. March 28, 2021.
  4. "Dallmann Named To All-MAAC First Team, NU Lands Program Record 17 On All-Academic Team". Niagara Purple Eagles. November 8, 2021.
  5. Wolf, Zak (November 6, 2023). "Gabriel Mikina's versatility transformed Syracuse's midfield". The Daily Orange.
  6. "Mikina Named MAAC Offensive Player of the Week". Niagara Purple Eagles. October 3, 2022.
  7. "Mikina Earns MAAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors". Niagara Purple Eagles. October 17, 2022.
  8. "Hasse & Almeida Earn Postseason Honors". Niagara Purple Eagles. November 7, 2022.
  9. "Men's Soccer Welcomes 10 to 2023 Roster". Syracuse Orange. August 7, 2023.
  10. "Gabriel Mikina Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
  11. "Edwards, Mikina Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors". Syracuse Orange. November 21, 2023.
  12. "Mikina Earns CSC All-America Honors". Syracuse Orange. December 19, 2023.
  13. "Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2". Syracuse Orange. February 2, 2024.
  14. "Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations". North Toronto Nitros. September 15, 2023.
  15. Andrews, Cooper (September 12, 2023). "Gabriel Mikina, Emmanuel Obiefuna's relationship transcends the soccer field". The Daily Orange.
  16. "Gabriel Mikina discusses his NT best bits, college soccer, and professional aspirations". North Toronto Nitros. September 15, 2023.
  17. "Mikina Signs Contract with St. Louis CITY2". Niagara Purple Eagles. February 2, 2024.
  18. "St Louis CITY2 Adds Six New Players Ahead of 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Season". St. Louis City SC. February 2, 2024.
  19. Gabriel Mikina at Soccerway
  20. "Gabriel Mikina 2021 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  21. "Gabriel Mikina 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  22. "Gabriel Mikina 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.

External links

St. Louis City 2 – current squad
  • Head coach: Vacant
  • Assistant coach: Duvall
  • Goalkeeping coach: Kelly
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