Michee Ngalina (born 6 April 2000) is a Congolese footballer who plays as a forward for Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Championship.
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Ngalina with Bethlehem Steel in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | (2000-04-06) 6 April 2000 (age 22) | ||
| Place of birth | Kinshasa, DR Congo | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Montverde Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Bethlehem Steel | 31 | (10) |
| 2019–2020 | Philadelphia Union | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Bethlehem Steel (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| 2021– | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 55 | (20) |
| 2021 | → Los Angeles FC (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2016 | DR Congo U17 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:29, 20 October 2022 (UTC) | |||
Ngalina spent time with the Florida-based Montverde Academy before going on trial at United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel. He joined the club permanently on 27 April 2018.[1]
On 8 May 2019, Ngalina signed for MLS side Philadelphia Union.[2]
Ngalina was released by Philadelphia following their 2020 season.[3] On 25 December 2020, it was announced that Ngalina would join USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2021 season.[4]
On 21 September 2021, Ngalina was loaned to Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC for the remainder of the 2021 season.[5]
On 9 November 2022, Ngalina was named the 2022 USL Championship Young Player of the Year.[6]
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC – current squad | |
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