Mikey Lopez

College and amateur

Born in Dallas, Texas, Lopez attended the St. Stephens Academy in Austin, Texas when he was in seventh grade in order to attract college scouts. Lopez then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for which he played for the university's soccer team, the North Carolina Tar Heels. While playing with the Tar Heels Lopez led his team to the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship in which the Tar Heels won against the Charlotte 49ers and he was named the ACC Freshman Player of the Year. Overall in two seasons with the Tar Heels, Lopez scored five goals and notched up five assists. Lopez also made one appearance for USL Premier Development League club Orange County Blue Star in 2011.

Sporting Kansas City

On January 17, 2013, Lopez was selected as the 14th overall draft pick by Sporting Kansas City in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. Lopez made his debut for Sporting KC in a 2–0 win over the Des Moines Menace in the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup third round on May 29, 2013.

Orlando City (loan)

On March 17, 2014, it was announced that Lopez would join Sporting USL Pro affiliate Orlando City on loan for the entire season. He made his debut for Orlando City on April 5, 2014.

OKC Energy (loan)

In early June 2014, Sporting Kansas City transferred Lopez's loan contract to Oklahoma City Energy FC, where he earned immediate playing time.

New York City FC

On January 26, 2016, New York City FC announced…

As of October 5, 2019

Honors

Portland Hearts of Pine

USL League One Comeback Player of the Year: 2025