Midfielder | #20
Ben Mines | #20
Position: MF
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 153 lbs.
DOB: 05/13/2000
Birthplace: Ridgefield, Conn.
Acquired: 04/11/2024
Previous club: Miami FC (USLC)
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Mines was selected by FC Cincinnati in the 2020 MLS Waiver Draft and went on to serve a pair of loans with USL Championship sides Orange County FC (Aug.-Nov. 2021) and Colorado Springs Switchbacks SC (March-Nov. 2022). During his tenure in Orange County, Mines helped the club to the 2021 USLC title, scoring three goals in 11 matches.
He joined Miami prior to the 2023 season and saw action in 26 matches, making seven starts.
Originally signed by New York Red Bulls II on a USL Academy Contract in 2016, Mines played in 48 matches (18 starts) and tallied two goals and three assists across five seasons of USL and USL Championship action.
Mines signed as a Homegrown Player for the Red Bulls (MLS) in 2018 and made six appearances with the side, scoring two goals and adding one assist.