Jaime Chavez (born July 17, 1987, in Industry, California, United States) is an American professional soccer player.
 Chavez playing for Hollywood United in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jaime Day Chavez | ||
| Date of birth | July 17, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Industry, California, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Chivas USA | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Hollywood United Hitmen | 31 | (21) |
| 2011 | Los Angeles Blues | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Misioneros | 11 | (9) |
| 2013–2014 | Cal FC | ||
| 2014–2015 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 56 | (16) |
| 2016–2018 | Miami FC | 52 | (15) |
| 2018 | Miami FC 2 | 11 | (9) |
| 2018 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 5 | (1) |
| 2019 | Fresno FC | 29 | (12) |
| 2020–2021 | OKC Energy | 42 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 5, 2021 | |||
Career
editYouth and amateur
editChavez attended William Workman High School, and had a successful youth club career playing on winning teams in the Disney Cup, State Cup and Verizon Cup, among others. He played on Chivas USA's U-17 youth team in 2004 and 2005, and went on to play for various amateur teams in the Los Angeles area before signing for the Hollywood United Hitmen in the USL Premier Development League in 2009.
He was Hollywood's leading goal scorer in both his seasons with the team, leading them to the PDL playoffs in consecutive years, scoring 10 goals in 15 games in 2009,[1] and hitting 11 more in 2010.[2] He was named to the PDL All-Western Conference team following the 2010 season.
Professional
editChavez signed with the expansion Los Angeles Blues of the new USL Professional League on January 19, 2011.[3]
Chavez returned to the PDL in 2012 when he signed to play with the Los Angeles Misioneros; he made his debut for his new team on April 29, assisting on Victor Sanchez's goal in a 3–1 loss to Fresno Fuego.[4]
Chavez signed with Oklahoma City Energy FC of USL Championship on December 19, 2019.[5]
References
edit- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". 10 June 2011. Archived from the original on 10 June 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". 21 February 2010. Archived from the original on 21 February 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "Los Angeles Blues Add Four Key Players to Roster". Labluesprosoccer.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ "Energy FC Signs Veteran Forward Jaime Chavez". EnergyFC.com. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
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