Mikey Lopez

Miguel Angel "Mikey" Lopez Jr. (born February 20, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a left-back for USL League One club Portland Hearts of Pine.

Career College and amateur Born in Dallas, Texas, Lopez attended the St. Stephens Academy in Austin, Texas when he was in seventh grade in order to attract college scouts. Lopez then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for which he played for the university's soccer team, the North Carolina Tar Heels. While playing with the Tar Heels Lopez led his team to the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship in which the Tar Heels won against the Charlotte 49ers and he was named the ACC Freshman Player of the Year.

Sporting Kansas City On January 17, 2013, Lopez was selected as the 14th overall draft pick by Sporting Kansas City in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.

Orlando City (loan) On March 17, 2014, it was announced that Lopez would join Sporting USL Pro affiliate Orlando City on loan for the entire season. He made his debut for Orlando City on April 5, 2014.

OKC Energy (loan) In early June 2014, Sporting Kansas City transferred Lopez's loan contract to Oklahoma City Energy FC, where he earned immediate playing time.

New York City FC On January 26, 2016, New York City FC announced the signing of Lopez. He made his debut on March 6, 2016, replacing Tony Taylor in the 69th minute of a 4–3 win over Chicago. Lopez was released by New York at the end of the 2017 season.

San Antonio On January 26, 2018, Lopez signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC for the 2018 season.

Birmingham Legion On November 13, 2018, it was announced that Lopez would join Birmingham Legion ahead of their debut USL Championship season. He left Birmingham following their 2024 season.

Portland Hearts of Pine On December 28, 2024, the Portland Hearts of Pine of USL League One announced that Lopez would join the club ahead of their inaugural season. He was named the league's Comeback Player of the Year for the 2025 season. He scored his first goal for the Hearts of Pine in a 3–2 comeback win over FC Naples July 3, 2026.

International Lopez was born in Dallas to Mexican parents. Lopez was first called into the United States U20 national team in February 2013 and was a member of the squad that finished second at the 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

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Portland Hearts of Pine

USL League One Comeback Player of the Year: 2025