Ben Cima

Benjamin Cima (born March 20, 1996) is an American rugby union player who plays fly-half for the United States men's national team. Cima also plays for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby (MLR).

Cima formerly played club rugby for Rocky Gorge and also played at the international level for the United States men's national under-20 team and the USA Selects.

Early life Ben Cima was born in Argentina, the son of former La Salle rugby player, Marcelo Cima. At the age of seven, Cima moved to the United States. Cima was named an All-American in rugby during each of his final three years in high school, and in 2014 led Gonzaga College to its first national championship in rugby at the High School National Invitational tournament.

Club career Following his high school graduation, Cima played rugby at the University of Maryland, where he was a teammate to his older brother, Matias. in Columbia, Maryland. In January 2018, Cima signed with the San Diego Legion to play in Major League Rugby's inaugural season. Cima currently plays for the Seattle Seawolves.

International career USA Junior All-Americans Cima made his debut in international play with the United States men's national under-20 team (Junior All-Americans) in 2014 and played at the 2014 Junior World Rugby Trophy.

USA Selects In late 2016, Cima made his debut with the USA Selects in the 2016 World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge. and in victories over Uruguay and Canada.

USA Eagles Cima made his debut with the USA Eagles on February 4, 2017, starting at fly-half in the Eagles' 29–23 victory over Uruguay in the Americas Rugby Championship. Cima scored three penalty goals and one conversion in his debut.