| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mike Lima | ||
| Date of birth | May 23, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Unity AC | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Franklin Pierce Ravens | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008– | Western Mass Pioneers | 26 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 8, 2010. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Mike Lima (born May 23, 1985 in Ludlow, Massachusetts) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Western Mass Pioneers in the USL Premier Development League.
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Lima attended Ludlow High School and played college soccer at Franklin Pierce University, winning an NCAA Division II national championship in 2007.[1] A member of the Massachusetts Olympic Development team in 2002/2003. A member of the Under 16/17 boys Region One Olympic Development team in 2002/2003. National Pool selection in 2002/2003. Nominated All-American/All New England honors. Awarded All-State honors in 2003. Played two seasons for The Our Lady of Elms College in Chicopee,Mass. Voted Northern Atlantic Conference Honorable Mention team in 2003/2004. Nominated Player of the Year in 2004/2005. Northern Atlantic Conference First team All-American 2004/2005. Northern Atlantic Conference point leader 2004/2005. Holds four all time records at the Our Lady of Elms College; goals per season, goals per game,assist per game/season and career points. Holds three NCAA division three season records; goals per game, assists per game and overall points in 2004/2005. Played two seasons for the Franklin Pierce Ravens. Led Conference in assists in 2007. Received All-Conference award. Received NCAA All-Region first team selection in 2007.
Lima turned professional in 2008, signing with his hometown team Western Mass Pioneers, and made his pro debut on May 3, 2008 as a substitute in a 1-0 victory the Real Maryland Monarchs.[2]