Emilio Ycaza (born 10 July 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship side Charleston Battery.
Prior to the 2020 season, Ycaza signed with USL Championship club Reno 1868. He made his league debut for the club on 20 July 2020, starting in a 1âÂÂ0 away defeat to the Sacramento Republic. Reno folded their team on November 6, 2020, due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On March 10, 2021, Ycaza signed with USL Championship side Austin Bold.
On September 3, 2021, Ycaza transferred to USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley.
On December 8, 2022, it was announced that Ycaza would join USL Championship side Charleston Battery from the 2023 season on a multi-year deal. Quickly developing into a fan-favorite, Ycaza was a spark at midfield and tallied four goals and three assists across 24 matches in the regular season and playoffs. Ycaza additionally tallied 28 chances created, 32 interceptions, 26 tackles won and 113 duels won during his first year with the Battery
Ycaza turned in memorable postseason performances when he scored in consecutive games, the Conference Quarterfinal and Semifinal, as part of the Battery's run to the 2023 USL Championship Final.
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