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Manny Padilla

b. 1996

American soccer player

Association football player
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About Manny Padilla

Born 1996. Manny Padilla is an American association football player.

Manuel Padilla (born February 5, 1996) is an American soccer player who most recently played for New Mexico United in the USL Championship.

Career Youth and college Padilla played four years of college soccer at the University of San Francisco between 2014 and 2017. While attending USF, Padilla was involved in a sexual misconduct case involving a fellow student.

Padilla also played for Premier Development League side FC Golden State Force in 2016, and San Francisco City FC in 2017.

Professional On January 21, 2018, Padilla was selected 89th overall in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo. On March 16, 2018, Padilla signed with Houston's United Soccer League affiliate side Rio Grande Valley FC. He has also made his 1st team debut with Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup.

Padilla joined USL Championship side New Mexico United on March 7, 2019, ahead of their inaugural season.

On July 14, 2020, New Mexico United suspended Padilla pending an internal investigation into his sexual misconduct case. Following this investigation, Padilla was released by the club on July 25, 2020.

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Important facts

Born
2 May 1996, Compton
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United States
Education
University of San Francisco
Also known as
Manuel Padilla

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manny Padilla?

American soccer player

When was Manny Padilla born?

Manny Padilla was born on 2 May 1996 in Compton.

What is Manny Padilla's occupation?

Manny Padilla is an association football player.

What nationality is Manny Padilla?

Manny Padilla is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manny Padilla

· Wikidata: Q51630125

· DBpedia: Manny Padilla

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