Michael Bustamante
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Bustamante | ||
| Date of birth | September 21, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Medellín, Colombia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Charlotte Independence | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Boston University Terriers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Worcester Hydra | 11 | (3) |
| 2013–2015 | New York Red Bulls | 4 | (0) |
| 2015– | Charlotte Independence | 2 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 August 2015. | |||
Michael Bustamante (born September 21, 1989 in Medellín, Colombia) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Charlotte Independence in the United Soccer League.
Career
Youth and college
Bustamante played college soccer at Boston University between 2008 and 2012. In four seasons with the Terriers, Bustamante appeared in 69 matches and scored 9 goals and recorded 27 assists. During his time at college, he also played for USL PDL club Worcester Hydra during their 2012 season.[1]
Professional
Bustamante was drafted in the first round (13th overall) of the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by New York Red Bulls. He signed a developmental contract with the club on February 22, 2013.[2] He then made his official debut for New York on May 29, 2013 starting in central midfield in a 2-0 US Open Cup victory over Reading United. He made his Major League Soccer debut as a late substitute during a 4-0 win against Montreal Impact on July 13, 2013.[3]
Bustamante was waived by the Red Bulls on March 21, 2015.[4]
Bustamate signed with United Soccer League club Charlotte Independence on July 30, 2015.[5]
Honours
Club
Career statistics
| Club | Season |  Major League Soccer |
US Open Cup | MLS Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls |
2013 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | - | - | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | |
| Club Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 0 | |
References
- ↑ Bustamante USL stats - uslsoccer.com
- ↑ Red Bulls sign Bustamante and Christianson - newyorkredbulls.com
- ↑ "New York Red Bulls 4, Montreal Impact 0 | MLS Match Recap". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ↑ http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/03/red-bulls-sign-marius-obekop-waive-michael-bustamante
- ↑ http://www.charlotteindependence.com/independence-bolsters-midfield-with-signing-of-michael-bustamante/