Miami FC 2024 football season
The 2024 Miami FC season was the club's fifth season in the USL Championship , the second-tier of American soccer , and tenth overall.
Roster
As of October 26, 2024 [ 1]
Appearances and goals are career totals from all-competitions and leagues.
No.
Name
Nationality
Position
Date of birth (Age)
Signed from
Signed in
Contract ends
Apps.
Goals
Goalkeepers
1
Khadim Ndiaye
GK
(2000-04-12 ) April 12, 2000 (age 25)
FC Hebar Pazardzhik
2023
12
0
12
Daniel Gagliardi
GK
(1997-01-21 ) January 21, 1997 (age 28)
Unattached
2024
15
0
31
Felipe Rodriguez
GK
(2004-05-14 ) May 14, 2004 (age 21)
Miami FC Academy
2024
2024
11
0
Defenders
2
Allan Aniz
DF
(2003-05-11 ) May 11, 2003 (age 22)
SC Internacional U-20
2024
2
0
3
Jordan Ayimbila
DF
(2001-02-14 ) February 14, 2001 (age 24)
Las Vegas Lights FC
2023
21
0
4
Nicolás Cardona
DF
(1999-02-11 ) February 11, 1999 (age 26)
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
2023
30
0
14
Daniel Barbir
DF
(1998-01-31 ) January 31, 1998 (age 27)
Indy Eleven
2024
2024
20
0
15
Mujeeb Murana
DF
(2000-09-23 ) September 23, 2000 (age 24)
Birmingham Legion FC
2024
2024
17
0
18
Junior Palacios
DF
(1996-07-26 ) July 26, 1996 (age 29)
Unattached
2024
2024
63
1
29
Alejandro Mitrano
DF
(1998-04-04 ) April 4, 1998 (age 27)
Las Vegas Lights FC
2024
2025
34
0
34
Marco Santana
DF
(2005-01-08 ) January 8, 2005 (age 20)
Miami FC Academy
2024
2024
7
0
Midfielders
5
Joey DeZart
MF
(1998-06-09 ) June 9, 1998 (age 27)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
2024
12
1
8
Gabriel Cabral
MF
(1997-04-29 ) April 29, 1997 (age 28)
Tormenta FC
2022
2024+
48
3
13
Daltyn Knutson
MF
(1997-03-01 ) March 1, 1997 (age 28)
Tormenta FC
2024
32
0
16
Manuel Botta
MF
(2002-07-16 ) July 16, 2002 (age 23)
SS Audace Cerignola
2024
25
1
33
Lucas De Paula
MF
(2006-03-23 ) March 23, 2006 (age 19)
Miami FC Academy
2024
2024
11
0
99
Allen Gavilanes
MF
(1999-08-24 ) August 24, 1999 (age 25)
Greenville Triumph SC
2023
34
5
Forwards
7
Luis Pedro
FW
(2002-12-19 ) December 19, 2002 (age 22)
Itabirito Futebol Clube
2024
22
5
9
Isaac Zuleta
FW
(2003-08-10 ) August 10, 2003 (age 21)
New Mexico United
2023
0
0
11
Frank López
FW
(1995-02-25 ) February 25, 1995 (age 30)
Rio Grande Valley FC
2023
24
7
17
Khalid Balogun
FW
(1998-07-25 ) July 25, 1998 (age 27)
loan from Lexington SC
2024
2024
3
1
19
Michael Lawrence
FW
(1999-07-10 ) July 10, 1999 (age 26)
Miami FC
2024
2024
18
3
23
Rocco Genzano
FW
(2004-05-15 ) May 15, 2004 (age 21)
Lykos Football Club
2023
32
2
30
Christopher Jean-Francois
FW
(2005-11-01 ) November 1, 2005 (age 19)
Miami FC Academy
2024
2024
5
0
35
Sébatien Joseph
FW
(2007-01-02 ) January 2, 2007 (age 18)
Miami FC Academy
2024
2024
9
0
50
Roberto Molina
FW
(2001-01-28 ) January 28, 2001 (age 24)
Indy Eleven
2024
2024
27
1
Staff
Departed staff
Antonio Nocerino – Head coach
Giovanni Troise – Assistant coach
Massimo Borlina – Head of sports performance
Transfers
In
#
Pos.
Player
Signed from
Details
Date
Source
11
FW
Frank López
Rio Grande Valley FC
Free transfer
December 4, 2023
[ 4]
6
MF
Samuel Biek
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt
Free transfer
December 6, 2023
[ 5]
3
DF
Jordan Ayimbila
Las Vegas Lights FC
Free transfer
December 8, 2023
[ 6]
9
FW
Isaac Zuleta
New Mexico United
Free transfer
December 11, 2023
[ 7]
13
MF
Daltyn Knutson
Tormenta FC
Free transfer
December 13, 2023
[ 8]
21
MF
Michael Vang
Portland Timbers 2
Free transfer
December 15, 2023
[ 9]
4
DF
Nicolás Cardona
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
Free transfer
December 18, 2023
[ 10]
23
FW
Rocco Genzano
Lykos Football Club
Free transfer
December 22, 2023
[ 11]
67
FW
Mattia Gagliardi
ASD GC Sora
Free transfer
December 27, 2023
[ 12]
99
MF
Allen Gavilanes
Greenville Triumph SC
Free transfer
December 29, 2023
[ 13]
1
GK
Khadim Ndiaye
FC Hebar Pazardzhik
Free transfer
January 1, 2024
[ 14]
32
MF
David Mejía
Atlanta United 2
Free transfer
January 7, 2024
[ 15]
16
MF
Manuel Botta
SS Audace Cerignola
Free transfer
January 19, 2024
[ 16]
12
GK
Daniel Gagliardi
Unattached
Free transfer
January 24, 2024
[ 17]
2
DF
Allan Aniz
SC Internacional U-20
Free transfer
January 26, 2024
[ 18]
5
DF
Achille Truchot
1. SC Znojmo FK
Free transfer
February 1, 2024
[ 19]
80
MF
Andrew Booth
Charleston Battery
Free transfer
February 10, 2024
[ 20]
29
DF
Alejandro Mitrano
Las Vegas Lights FC
Free transfer
February 26, 2024
[ 21]
7
FW
Luis Pedro
Itabirito Futebol Clube
Free transfer
March 7, 2024
[ 22]
30
MF
Christopher Jean-Francois
Miami FC Academy
Academy contract
March 8, 2024
[ 23]
31
GK
Felipe Rodriguez
Miami FC Academy
Academy contract
March 8, 2024
[ 23]
33
MF
Lucas De Paula
Miami FC Academy
Academy contract
March 8, 2024
[ 23]
14
DF
Daniel Barbir
Indy Eleven
Trade
April 11, 2024
[ 24]
50
FW
Roberto Molina
Indy Eleven
Trade
April 11, 2024
[ 24]
19
FW
Michael Lawrence
Miami FC
Free transfer[ a]
April 27, 2024
[ 25] [ 26]
15
DF
Mujeeb Murana
Birmingham Legion FC
Transfer
June 1, 2024
[ 26]
34
DF
Marco Santana
Miami FC Academy
Academy contract
June 6, 2024
[ 27]
18
DF
Junior Palacios
Unattached
Free transfer
June 19, 2024
[ 28] [ 29]
35
FW
Sébatien Joseph
Miami FC Academy
Academy contract
August 10, 2024
[ 30]
5
MF
Joey DeZart
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Transfer
August 10, 2024
[ 31]
Out
#
Pos.
Player
Signed to
Details
Date
Source
1
GK
Jake McGuire
North Carolina FC
Not re-signed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
3
DF
Aedan Stanley
Indy Eleven
Not re-signed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
6
DF
Moisés Hernández
Dallas Sidekicks (indoor)
Mutual contract termination
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
7
FW
Claudio Repetto
Retired
Not re-signed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
9
FW
Kyle Murphy
Memphis 901 FC
Not re-signed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
10
MF
Florian Valot
Loudoun United FC
Not re-signed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
11
FW
Joaquín Rivas
El Paso Locomotive FC
Not re-signed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
13
GK
Adrian Zendejas
Charlotte FC
End of loan
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
14
MF
Ryan Telfer
HFX Wanderers FC
Contract options not exercised
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
18
MF
Dennis Dowouna
Unattached
Contract options not exercised
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
21
DF
Bolu Akinyode
El Paso Locomotive FC
Not re-signed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
23
DF
Curtis Thorn
Tormenta FC
Buy-out option executed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
77
DF
Gustavo Rissi
Indy Eleven
End of loan
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
99
FW
Christian Sorto
Orange County SC
Not re-signed
November 7, 2023
[ 32]
5
DF
Callum Chapman-Page
Indy Eleven
Free transfer
November 17, 2023
[ 33]
17
FW
Michael Salazar
Los Angeles Force
Buy-out option executed
December 5, 2023
[ 32]
4
DF
Paco Craig
North Carolina FC
Transfer, undisclosed fee
December 8, 2023
[ 34]
17
MF
Ben Mines
Indy Eleven
Trade
April 11, 2024
[ 24]
22
DF
Benjamin Ofeimu
Indy Eleven
Trade
April 11, 2024
[ 24]
21
MF
Michael Vang
Retired
Released
June 21, 2024
[ 35]
80
MF
Andrew Booth
FC Tulsa
Transfer
July 10, 2024
[ 36]
32
MF
David Mejía
Unattached
Released
July 20, 2024
5
DF
Achille Truchot
Thonon Evian Grand Genève FC
Released
August 1, 2024
[ 37]
6
MF
Samuel Biek
Charleston Battery
Transfer, undisclosed fee
August 9, 2024
[ 38]
67
FW
Mattia Gagliardi
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
Released
August 21, 2024
[ 39]
Loan in
Friendlies
Miami FC v Miami Soccer Academy
Competitive
USL Championship
Standings — Eastern Conference
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
34
3
2
29
26
89
−63
11
3
1
13
16
42
−26
0
1
16
10
47
−37
Match results
U.S. Open Cup
As a member of the USL Championship, Miami FC entered the U.S. Open Cup in the third round,[ 41] matched up against South Georgia Tormenta FC , a member of the USL League One , the third tier of the American soccer pyramid .[ 42]
Squad statistics
As of Match played October 26, 2024
Appearances and goals
Goal scorers
Disciplinary record
Notes
^ Was signed on a one-month deal in late April, signed an extended contract with Miami FC for the rest of the 2024 USL Championship season. Also played with Miami during the 2023 season.
References
^ "Roster" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 12, 2022 .
^ "The Miami Football Club announces the departure of Head Coach Antonio Nocerino" . Miami FC . October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024 .
^ "Miami FC adds former club star Ariel Martínez to 2024 Technical Staff" . Miami FC . February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 3, 2023). "Miami FC signs Frank López ahead of 2024 season" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 6, 2023). "Miami FC Announces Acquisition of Samuel Biek" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 8, 2023). "Miami FC signs Defender Jordan Ayimbila" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 11, 2023). "Miami FC Announces Signing of Isaac Zuleta" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 13, 2023). "Miami FC signs Defender Daltyn Knutson" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 15, 2023). "Miami FC signs Michael Vang ahead of 2024 season" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 18, 2023). "Miami FC signs Defender Nicolás Cardona" . Miami FC .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 22, 2023). "Miami FC signs forward Rocco Genzano ahead of 2024 season" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 27, 2023). "Miami FC signs Left Winger Mattia Gagliardi" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 27, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (December 29, 2023). "Miami FC signs USL League One's Allen Gavilanes" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 31, 2023 .
^ Borer, Sarah (January 1, 2024). "Miami FC signs Goalkeeper Khadim Ndiaye" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 3, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (January 7, 2024). "Miami FC signs 20-year-old David Mejía" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 8, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (January 20, 2024). "Miami FC signs Italian midfielder Manuel Botta" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 20, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (January 24, 2024). "Miami FC signs South Florida Native Daniel Gagliardi" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 25, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (January 26, 2024). "Miami FC acquires Brazilian Defender Allan Aniz" . Miami FC . Retrieved March 9, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (February 1, 2024). "Miami FC signs French defender Achille Truchot" . Miami FC . Retrieved February 1, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (February 10, 2024). "Miami FC signs former FIU star and SoFlo native Andrew Booth" . Miami FC . Retrieved February 10, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (February 26, 2024). "Miami FC signs Venezuelan left-back Alejandro Mitrano" . Miami FC . Retrieved February 27, 2024 .
^ Borer, Sarah (March 7, 2024). "Miami FC signs Brazilian forward Luis Pedro" . Miami FC . Retrieved March 9, 2024 .
^ a b c "Instagram Post" . www.instagram.com . Miami FC USL Academy. March 8, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2025 . We are happy to announce that Lucas Depaula (06), Felipe Rodriguez (04), and Christopher Jean-Francois (05) have signed academy contracts and will be eligible to play with the first team in the 2024 USL Championship Season
^ a b c d Orabi, Mariam (April 11, 2024). "Miami FC Announces the Trade of Ben Ofeimu and Ben Mines to Indy Eleven" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 8, 2025 .
^ Orabi, Mariam (April 27, 2024). "Miami FC Claims Huge Victory Over San Antonio FC 2-1 in Impressive Form" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 9, 2025 . In 45th minute Nova alum and Miami local product, Michael Lawrence made his debut count after taking the pass from Lopez taking two men on to beat SAFC keeper with a shot off the far post and into the back of the net. Lawrence was just recently signed to a contract with Miami and made an impressive performance after coming in for the injured Luisinho.
^ a b Orabi, Mariam (June 1, 2024). "Midseason Roster Updates" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 9, 2025 .
^ "Instagram Post" . www.instagram.com . Miami FC USL Academy. June 6, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2025 . Congratulations to Marco Santana for being the fourth player this season to sign an academy contract and be eligible to play with the first team in the 2024 USL Championship season
^ Orabi, Mariam (June 19, 2024). "Additional Roster Updates" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 9, 2025 .
^ "Miami FC Extends Palacios for the 2024 Season" . Miami FC . July 12, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2025 .
^ "Miami FC signs Sebastien Joseph to an Academy Contract" . Miami FC . August 10, 2024.
^ Orabi, Mariam (August 10, 2024). "Miami FC Signs Joey DeZart ahead of El Paso Match" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 9, 2025 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Borer, Sarah (November 7, 2023). "Miami FC Announces Roster Updates in Conclusion of the 2023 Season" . Miami FC . Retrieved December 25, 2023 .
^ "Indy Eleven Announces Initial Roster Moves for 2024 Season" . Indy Eleven . November 17, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ "NCFC acquires defender Paco Craig from Miami FC" . North Carolina FC . December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023 .
^ Vang, Michael (June 21, 2024). "Post" . Facebook . Michael Vang. Retrieved January 11, 2025 . It's hard to put this into words but I've decided to hang up the boots. This game has done so much for me, but has also taken so much. I've suffered too many injuries with my ankles and recently torn MCL and ACL. I thought it would be best for my health to step away from the game professionally.
^ Orabi, Mariam (July 10, 2024). "Miami FC Transfers Midfielder Andrew Booth" . Miami FC . Retrieved January 9, 2025 .
^ "National 3 : Comeback pour Achille Truchot | Thonon Evian Grand Genève Football Club" . www.grandgenevefootball.com (in French). August 1, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2025 .
^ "Miami FC Transfers Samuel Biek to Charleston Battery" . Miami FC . August 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2025 .
^ "Instagram Post" . www.instagram.com . Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC. August 21, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2025 . 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙖 𝙂𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞 ritorna in bianconero!
^ Orabi, Mariam (June 29, 2024). "Miami FC signs League One forward Khalid Balogun" . Miami FC .
^ "U.S. Soccer Sets Third Round Schedule for 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup" . www.ussoccer.com . Retrieved July 16, 2024 .
^ "Match Preview: Miami FC vs South Georgia Tormenta FC" . Miami FC . Retrieved July 16, 2024 .
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