Armando Avila (born March 9, 2004) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro side Los Angeles FC 2.
Born in San Pedro, California, Avila joined the academy at Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC in 2018.
[1] On May 5, 2021, it was announced that Avila, along with three other academy players, had signed USL academy contracts with Los Angeles FC's USL Championship affiliate club Las Vegas Lights.
[1] The academy contract allowed Son to play with professionals while maintaining NCAA college soccer eligibility.
[1] Avila made his professional debut for Las Vegas Lights on June 19, 2021, against Orange County SC.