Ariel Mbumba (born 24 September 2001) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Early life
Mbumba was born in Kinshasa, Mbumba moved with his family to San Jose in the United States.[1]
Club career
Mbumba joined the youth setup of Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes in 2015 before joining Silicon Valley Soccer Academy, then Juventus Sport Club later that year.[2] He stayed with Silicon Valley SA until 2018 when he briefly joined the Portland Timbers youth academy. He then returned to the Bay Area and joined De Anza Force.[2]
Oakland Roots
Mbumba joined National Independent Soccer Association club Oakland Roots prior to the 2020 Spring Season and played in their opening match against Chattanooga FC.[3] He came on as a substitute in the 1–1 draw.[3] Following the club's move to the USL Championship, Mbumba was re-signed prior to the 2021 season.[1] In the club's opening match of the season on 8 May 2021 against Phoenix Rising, Mbumba came on as a 78th minute substitute in the 3–0 defeat.[4]
On 2 June 2021, Mbumba scored his first goal for Oakland Roots during their 3–3 draw against Sacramento Republic.[5]
Columbus Crew 2
Mbumba transferred to MLS Next Pro side Columbus Crew 2 on August 12, 2022. Mbumba was the last remaining player on Roots SC from their first season.[6][7]
Spokane Velocity FC
Mbumba joined the USL League One team, Spokane Velocity, for its inaugural season in April 2024.[8] Spokane opted not to renew his contract following their 2024 season.[9]
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 June 2021[10]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Oakland Roots | 2019–20[11] | National Independent Soccer Association | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21[11] | National Independent Soccer Association | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | USL Championship | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 1 | ||
| Total | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
References
- ^ a b Zimmerman, Douglas (8 May 2021). "After ownership dispute, roster turnover, abrupt coaching swap, Oakland Roots ready for USL debut". San Francisco Gate. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Ariel Mbumba". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
- ^ a b Zimmerman, Douglas (7 March 2020). "Oakland Roots win first NISA league match". San Francisco Gate. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "Phoenix Rising 3–0 Oakland Roots". Soccerway.
- ^ "Sacramento Republic 3–3 Oakland Roots". Soccerway.
- ^ "OAKLAND ROOTS TRANSFER ARIEL MBUMBA TO COLUMBUS CREW 2". OaklandRootsSC.com. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Columbus Crew 2 signs Ariel Mbumba from Oakland Roots SC". ColumbusCrew.com. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ USL Spokane (2 April 2024). "Ariel Mbumba Signed by Spokane Velocity FC". Spokane Velocity FC. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Spokane Velocity to Return 13 Members From Its League One Final Team".
- ^ Ariel Mbumba at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Ariel Mbumba". National Independent Soccer Association.