Randy Mendoza


Randy Mendoza is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Stumptown Athletic in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Early life and education

Mendoza was raised in Santa Paula, California and attended Santa Paula High School where he played soccer. He continued his education at California State University, Los Angeles where he played for the Golden Eagles in 2014. He appeared in 21 games before transferring to the University of California, Santa Barbara. He was a student-athlete for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team from 2015 to 2017.

Club career

While in college, Mendoza played for Premier Development League clubs Ventura County Fusion and SIMA Águilas while maintaining NCAA eligibility.
Mendoza signed professional terms with Orlando City B in February 2019. He made his professional debut on March 30, 2019, against FC Tucson and was sent off in the 45th minute.
On June 12, 2019, Mendoza was part of the Orlando City senior team's traveling squad for their U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round game against USL Championship team Memphis 901. Mendoza appeared as a stoppage time substitute as Orlando won 3–1.
On February 25, 2020, Mendoza was announced as a new signing for Stumptown Athletic of the National Independent Soccer Association.