RGV FC Sign Midfielder Taylor Davila
February 15, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - Rio Grande Valley FC announced today the signing of midfielder Taylor Davila to the club's 2023 USL Championship roster. The signing is pending league and federation approval.
Davila joins the Toros from former USL Championship side the LA Galaxy II, having appeared in 61 matches overall between the 2021-22 campaigns for Los Dos. During the past season, the 6-foot-1 midfielder appeared in 32 matches and recorded three goals, two assists and 31 chances created. Defensively he notched 23 interceptions and posted a passing accuracy rate of 88.9 percent while averaging 66.1 passes per 90 minutes.
A native of Sherman Oaks, Calif., Davila stayed in his home state for his collegiate career. Competing at the University of California between 2018 and 2020 he logged 36 appearances and netted two goals. Prior to his arrival at Cal, Davila was part of the LA Galaxy U-18 and U-19 academy ranks in 2017-2018, and during that time also competed for the Galaxy II as a USL Academy signing.
Davila was a notable college standout, earning numerous accolades including selection to the 2019 United Soccer Coaches' All-Far West Region First Team. The 23-year-old was also voted to the 2019 All-Pac 12 First Team as he logged the fourth-most minutes for the Golden Bears in 18 appearances. In 2018, Davila started all 18 games as a freshman, tying for the team lead with three assists.
Overall, Davila is expected to add strong depth to the Toros' midfield group, bringing welcome USL Championship experience which will greatly benefit in his integration into Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera's system.
TRANSACTION: Rio Grande Valley FC sign midfielder Taylor Davila
PLAYER PROFILE
FULL NAME: Taylor Davila
DATE OF BIRTH: August 4, 2000
BIRTHPLACE: Sherman Oaks, California
NATIONALITY: United States
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