Erlys García
Encyclopedia
Erlys García Baro is a Cuba
n footballer currently playing for Los Angeles Blues
in the USL Professional Division.
in the Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba
.
While playing for the Cuban U-23 national team
in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Tampa, Florida in March 2008, García along with several other members of the team, defected to the United States under the wet foot dry foot scheme that allows Cubans who reach U.S. soil to obtain asylum.
, and played in various LA-area amateur leagues before signing with the Los Angeles Azul Legends of the USL Premier Development League
in early 2010. He made six appearances for Azul during the regular season.
In February 2011 García signed with the expansion Los Angeles Blues
of the new USL Professional Division. The club announced on November 10, 2011 that Garcia would return for the 2012 season.
, García also obtained two caps with the full n national team prior to his defection, in two friendies against in 2008.
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
n footballer currently playing for Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fullerton, California, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USL Professional Division.
Cuba
García began his career in his native Cuba, playing with Ciudad de La HabanaCiudad de La Habana (football club)
Ciudad de La Habana is a Cuban football team playing at the top level. It is based in Havana. Their home stadium is Estadio Pedro Marrero.-Current squad:...
in the Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba
Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba
Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba is the top division of the Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba, it was created in 1912.Despite being a league competition in CONCACAF, since 1990 none of the Cuban teams had played in CFU Club Championship or CONCACAF Champions' Cup till the CFU Club Championship...
.
While playing for the Cuban U-23 national team
Cuba national football team
The Cuba national football team is the national team of Cuba and is controlled by the Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba. They are affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF....
in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Tampa, Florida in March 2008, García along with several other members of the team, defected to the United States under the wet foot dry foot scheme that allows Cubans who reach U.S. soil to obtain asylum.
United States
Following a several unsuccessful trials with clubs such as FC Tampa Bay, García found his way to Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, and played in various LA-area amateur leagues before signing with the Los Angeles Azul Legends of the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
in early 2010. He made six appearances for Azul during the regular season.
In February 2011 García signed with the expansion Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fullerton, California, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the new USL Professional Division. The club announced on November 10, 2011 that Garcia would return for the 2012 season.
International
In addition to playing with the Cuban U-23 national teamCuba national football team
The Cuba national football team is the national team of Cuba and is controlled by the Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba. They are affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF....
, García also obtained two caps with the full n national team prior to his defection, in two friendies against in 2008.