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San Jose Earthquakes defender Nick Lima during a USMNT January camp practice.

Defender

Nick Lima

5'9"

The bio of USMNT player Nick Lima who plays his club soccer with Austin FC in MLS.
Caps: 9

Nick Lima emerged as a member of the USMNT after several seasons with the San Jose Earthquakes. Lima joined MLS prior to the 2017 season as a Homegrown Player after four college seasons at Cal Berkeley. The local product quickly became an important part of the Earthquakes lineup. In 2021, he joined the expansion Austin FC and became a crucial member of the squad that advanced to the Western Conference final in their second season.

Lima would have to wait for his international opportunity, putting in two strong seasons for San Jose and catching te eye of new USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter. A part of the 2019 Gold Cup squad, Lima quickly turned into a regular.

USMNT Experience

2019

Earned his first cap with the USMNT. Named to the Gold Cup roster. Played in the warm-up friendlies against Jamaica on Jun 5 and Venezuela on Jun 9. Started the group stage games against Guyana on June 18 and Trinidad and Tobago on Jun 22. Started against Curacao in the quarterfinals on Jun 30. Subbed on against Uruguay on Sep 10. Subbed on against Canada on Oct 15 in the Nations League.

Professional Experience

2022

Played in all 34 games for Austin, finishing 2nd and advancing to the Western Conference final.

2021

Moved to Austin, playing in 28 games finishing 12th in the club's expansion season.

2020

Played in 20 games with San Jose, scoring twice.

2019

Finished 8th with San Jose.

2018

Played in all 34 games with the Quakes, scoring twice.

2017

Played in 22 games in his rookie season with the San Jose Earthquakes.

Youth and College

Played four seasons with Cal Berkeley.

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