Position: Forward
Birthdate: 10/16/2000
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Previous Club: Houston Dynamo FC (on loan)
Height: 5-8
Avila enters his first season with the Battery after joining the club on loan from MLS side Houston Dynamo FC in May 2023. The 22-year-old forward adds attacking versatility to the Battery as the club approaches the heart of the 2023 USL Championship campaign while atop the Eastern Conference standings.
A native of Austin, Texas, Avila ascended through Houston’s system before making his MLS debut in 2022, initially joining their academy early in his career and later signing with Dynamo 2 of MLS NEXT Pro. He was the first player signed to the Dynamo from Dynamo 2 and was also the first player to sign an MLS contract after competing in MLS NEXT Pro.
The forward has made 11 appearances for the Dynamo across all competitions since 2022, registering one assist. With Dynamo 2, Avila scored eight goals and added eight assists in 20 matches since 2022.
While only 22 years old, Avila has amassed plenty of experience at the professional level. Avila made his professional debut in 2019 with Austin Bold FC, where he made 32 appearances across three seasons, tallying four goals and two assists. He also spent a brief loan spell with Canadian Premier League side FC Edmonton in 2021.
Avila rejoins former Austin teammate Emilio Ycaza with the Battery. The two played together in the Texas capital in 2021.
