Philip Mayaka (born 30 November 2000) is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Crown Legacy FC in MLS Next Pro.
Mayaka was scouted playing football in his local Nairobi by the general manager of the Montverde Academy in Florida.
[2] Whilst in Florida, Mayaka ended up playing with the Orlando City academy in the USSDA for a year, making 16 appearances and scoring 9 goals.
His sophomore season saw Mayaka earn First-team All-ACC and ACC All-Tournament team accolades.
[5] Going in to the draft, Mayaka was considered the consensus number one pick, however was selected 3rd overall on 21 January 2021 by Colorado Rapids.