User:Maparfitt/Ruiz article

Michael Bustamante (born September 21, 1989 in Medellin, Colombia) is a current member of the Major League Soccer (MLS) team the New York Red Bulls. Before signing his first professional contract, Bustamante's youth soccer career took place at Boston University. He played four seasons for the Terriers' varsity soccer team. Bustamante ended his youth soccer career place ninth in all-time at BU in assist record, with 27 assists. He also received national and conference recognitions.

Pre College
Prior to college Bustamante, was a four year captain at Chelsea High School in Massachusetts. As a Senior he earned the Boston Globe All-Scholastic award.

College
Bustamante played college soccer in the United States at Boston University from 2008 to 2012. Bustamante had a successful freshman season with the Terriers, he was named American East Midfielder and Rookie of the Year. He made the All-American East First team selection, and was placed on the NSCAA All-Northeast region squad. As a sophomore, Bustamante was named to the American East All-Conference First Team. As a Junior he, once again, was named to America East All-Conference First Team and received his third All-Region accolade. Bustamante suffered an injury that put him on the sideline for the entire 2011 season. In 2012 Bustamante was back on the field, for the Terriers, to play his last college season. He became the first Boston University varsity soccer player to earn a fourth America East All-Conference First Team award, and also became the fourth soccer player in the school's history to receive a fourth All-Northeast Region award.

Post College
After Bustamante's last season with Boston University, he was invited to the 2013 MLS Combine. After performing in the combine, Bustamante was chosen by the New York Red Bulls at the 2013 MLS Supplementary Draft.

Professional
Bustamante was signed by the New York Red Bulls, on Feburary 22, 2013 during the team’s preseason trip in Tucson, Arizona. He scored one goal with the Red Bulls during the team’s participation in the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup, adding a tally in the first match against Real Salt Lake to finish in a 2-2 draw.

Reference
Category:1989 births Category:Association football Category:Youth Category:Sports Category:Seasons Category:Schools Category:Education Category:Statistics Category:Athletes