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Gabriel Mikina

Gabriel Mikina

Canadian soccer player

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

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College career

In 2020, Mikina began attending Niagara University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[1][2] On March 28, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goal in a victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins.[3] In 2021, he was named to the MAAC All-Academic Team.[4] After playing as a midfielder in his first to seasons, he transitioned to centre-back for the 2022 season.[5] In his junior season in 2022, he was twice named the MAAC Offensive Player of the Week in October,[6][7] and was once again named to the All-Academic Team.[8]

In 2023, he transferred to Syracuse University to play for the men's soccer team for his senior season.[9][10] 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.[11][12][13]

Club career

From 2021 to 2023, Mikina played with the North Toronto Nitros in League1 Ontario.[14][15] At North Toronto, he transitioned from a midfielder to a centre-back.[16]

In February 2024, Mikina signed a professional contract with St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.[17][18]

Career statistics

As of 17 March 2024[19]
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References

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