Miguel Avila
American retired soccer player and referee
About Miguel Avila
Born 1958. Miguel Avila is an American association football player and association football referee.
Miguel Avila is a retired Colombian-American soccer forward who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League.
Avila attended Santa Clara University where he set several men's soccer scoring records. In 1980, he signed with the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League. He played only the 1980-1981 NASL indoor season before moving to the San Jose Earthquakes for the 1981-1982 NASL indoor season. He also played for the Carolina Lightnin' of the American Soccer League.
Avila later served as a referee for American Professional Soccer League games.
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Who is Miguel Avila?
American retired soccer player and referee
When was Miguel Avila born?
Miguel Avila was born on 11 September 1958 in Cartagena.
What is Miguel Avila's occupation?
Miguel Avila is an association football player and association football referee.
What nationality is Miguel Avila?
Miguel Avila is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Miguel Avila. https://biography.guide/miguel-avila/
MLA: "Miguel Avila." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/miguel-avila/.
Chicago: "Miguel Avila." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/miguel-avila/.
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