Philip Mayaka (born 30 November 2000) is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Athletic Club Boise in the USL League One.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 30, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Nairobi, Kenya | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Athletic Club Boise | ||
| Number | 66 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2019 | Orlando City | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Clemson Tigers | 32 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Colorado Rapids | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2022 | Colorado Rapids 2 | 18 | (3) |
| 2023–2024 | Crown Legacy FC | 28 | (0) |
| 2025 | Huntsville City FC | 23 | (2) |
| 2026– | Athletic Club Boise | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:08, 22 September 2025 (UTC) | |||
Career
editYouth
editMayaka was scouted playing football in his local Nairobi by the general manager of the Montverde Academy in Florida. Mayaka had options to play in Norway, but opted to make the move to the United States.[2] Whilst in Florida, Mayaka ended up playing with the Orlando City academy in the USSDA for a year, making 16 appearances and scoring 9 goals.[3]
College
editMayaka attended Clemson University to play college soccer. In his two seasons with the Tigers, Mayaka made 32 appearances, scoring 2 goals and tallying 8 assists. In his freshman season, Mayaka was named Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Freshman of the Year, All-ACC First Team, All-America Second Team and a semi-finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy. His sophomore season saw Mayaka earn First-team All-ACC and ACC All-Tournament team accolades.[4]
Professional
editOn 14 January 2021, it was announced Mayaka had left college early to sign a Generation Adidas deal with MLS, which would see him enter the 2021 MLS SuperDraft.[5] Going in to the draft, Mayaka was considered the consensus number one pick, however was selected 3rd overall on 21 January 2021 by Colorado Rapids.[6]
On 29 March 2021, Mayaka joined Colorado's USL Championship affiliate side Colorado Springs Switchbacks on loan.[7] He made his professional debut on 14 May 2021, appearing as a 73rd-minute substitute during a 4–0 win over Sporting Kansas City II.[8]
On November 10, 2022, his contract option was declined by Colorado.[9]
Mayaka signed with Charlotte FC's MLS Next Pro side Crown Legacy FC in January 2023.[10]
On January 28, 2026, Mayaka signed with USL League One side Athletic Club Boise ahead of their inaugural season.[11]
References
edit- ↑ "Philip Mayaka". Colorado Rapids. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ↑ Howell, Chase (February 13, 2021). "From Kenya to Colorado: How Rapids midfielder Philip Mayaka was discovered as on-the-rise talent".
- ↑ "Orlando City SC". ocsc.ussoccerda.com.
- ↑ "Philip Mayaka". Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site. August 7, 2019.
- ↑ "MLS SuperDraft 2021 eligible players, Generation adidas signings announced | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
- ↑ "Colorado Rapids ecstatic "top young talent" Philip Mayaka fell to them in MLS SuperDraft". MLSSoccer.com.
- ↑ "Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Acquire Five Players On Loan From Colorado Rapids". www.switchbacksfc.com.
- ↑ "Sporting Kansas City II vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC – May 15, 2021". USLChampionship.com.
- ↑ "Colorado Rapids announce year-end roster updates". Colorado Rapids.
- ↑ "Charlotte FC MLS NEXT Pro Signs Three Players to Contracts". CharlotteFootballClub.com. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ↑ https://www.acboise.com/news/2026/01/28/athletic-club-boise-builds-competitive-foundation-with-12-player-signings-ahead-of-preseason-in-san-diego/
External links
edit- Clemson profile
- Philip Mayaka at Major League Soccer
- Philip Mayaka at Soccerway
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