Wilmer "Andres" Cabrera Jr. (born July 29, 2000) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for El Paso Locomotive FC in the USL Championship.
Career
Cabrera spent time with the academy team at Colorado Rapids,[1] before moving to the IMG Academy in Florida in 2016.[2]
In May 2018, it was announced that Cabrera would spend time with Houston Dynamo's USL PDL affiliate side Brazos Valley Cavalry ahead of their 2018 season.[3]
On June 3, 2018, Cabrera appeared for Houston Dynamo's United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC as an 83rd-minute substitute during a 2–0 loss to Real Monarchs.[4]
In October 2019, Cabrera Jr. left Rio Grande Valley to play college soccer at Butler University.[5]
On December 22, 2022, Cabrera Jr. was drafted in the third round with the 76th overall pick of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire.[6]
On March 3, 2023, it was announced that Cabrera had signed with Colombian Categoría Primera B side Real Cartagena, but was immediately loaned to his former club Rio Grande Valley FC.[7]
On August 2, 2024, Cabrera signed a 25-day contract with El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship, where his father Wilmer Cabrera is the manager.[8]
Personal
Wilmer is the son of Wilmer Cabrera, currently the head coach of USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive. His brother, David, was also a footballer.
References
- ^ "Rapids Academy forward Wilmer Cabrera selected for second U.S. U-14 Camp of 2013-14 cycle". Coloradorapids.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "WILMER CABRERA #13". Imga.ussoccerda.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Wilmer Cabrera's Son Wilmer Jr. Wins MVP Award". Houstondynamos.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "2018 -Real Monarchs SLC vs Rio Grande Valley FC". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Wilmer Cabrera, Jr. - 2021 - Men's Soccer".
- ^ "Chicago Fire FC Selects Noah Egan, Billy Hency and Wilmer Cabrera Jr. in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft Presented by adidas | Chicago Fire FC". chicagofirefc.
- ^ "RGV FC ACQUIRE WILMER ANDRES CABRERA ON LOAN".
- ^ Huichapa, Alberto. "El Paso Locomotive FC Sign Forward Andy Cabrera to 25-Day Contract". EPLocomotiveFC.com. El Paso Locomotive. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
External links
- Wilmer Cabrera Jr. at Soccerway.com
- Wilmer Cabrera Jr. at kicker (in German)
- Wilmer Cabrera at USL Championship
