Mikey Ambrose
American soccer player
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Michael Ambrose (born October 5, 1993) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender.
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Mikey Ambrose playing for Atlanta United in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Ambrose | ||
| Date of birth | October 5, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | El Paso, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2009 | IMG Soccer Academy | ||
| 2009–2012 | FC Dallas | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Maryland Terrapins | 71 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Austin Aztex | 8 | (1) |
| 2015 | Austin Aztex | 26 | (0) |
| 2016 | Orlando City B | 18 | (0) |
| 2016 | Orlando City | 5 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Atlanta United | 20 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Charleston Battery (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Atlanta United 2 (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 2020 | Inter Miami | 6 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Atlanta United | 6 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Atlanta United 2 (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| 2025 | Des Moines Menace | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009 | United States U17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2010 | United States U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | United States U20 | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 14, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals as of July 16, 2015 | |||
Career
Early career
Ambrose spent four seasons with the FC Dallas Development Academy before signing a letter of intent to play college soccer at the University of Maryland.[2] He made a total of 71 appearances for the Terrapins and tallied one goal and 15 assists.
Ambrose also played for the Austin Aztex while they were playing in the Premier Development League.[3][4]
Professional
On January 14, 2015, Ambrose left college early to sign a professional contract with the Austin Aztex who moved up to the USL.[5] He made his professional debut on March 28 in a 2–0 victory over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
In August 2016, Ambrose was traded by Dallas to Orlando City SC in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.[6]
In December 2016, Ambrose was selected by expansion side Atlanta United FC in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft.[7]
In November 2019, Ambrose was selected by expansion side Inter Miami CF in the first stage of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft.[8] Miami opted to decline his contract option following the 2020 season.[9]
On December 22, 2020, it was announced that Ambrose would re-join Atlanta United as a free agent ahead of their 2021 season.[10] Ambrose's contract option was declined by Atlanta following the 2022 season.[11]
International
Ambrose also has represented the United States in the U17, U18 and U20 level.
Personal life
Ambrose is from El Paso, Texas. He has three siblings. Ambrose is a Christian.[12]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Austin Aztex | 2015 | USL PRO | 26 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 28 | 1 | ||
| Orlando City B | 2016 | USL PRO | 18 | 0 | — | — | — | 18 | 0 | |||
| Orlando City | 2016 | Major League Soccer | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | |||
| Atlanta United | 2017 | Major League Soccer | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | |
| 2018 | Major League Soccer | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0[a] | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | Major League Soccer | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
| Charleston Battery (loan) | 2017 | United Soccer League | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Atlanta United 2 (loan) | 2018 | United Soccer League | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | |||
| 2019 | USL Championship | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||
| Inter Miami | 2020 | Major League Soccer | 6 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 96 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 107 | 4 | ||
- Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
- Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League
