Quick Facts
Biography
Yeniel Bermúdez (born October 8, 1985 in Cienfuegos) is a Cuban footballer who last played for Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division.
Career
Cuba
Bermudez began his career in his native Cuba, playing with FC Cienfuegos in the Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba.
While playing for the Cuban U-23 national team in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Tampa, Florida in March 2008, Bermudez along with several other members of the team, defected to the United States under the wet foot dry foot scheme that allows Cubans who reach U.S. soil to obtain asylum.
United States
Following an unsuccessful trial with Los Angeles Galaxy, Bermudez was signed to a professional contract by Charleston Battery after impressing coach Michael Anhaeuser during pre-season. He made his professional debut on May 8, 2009, in game against Carolina RailHawks.
Bermudez was not listed on the 2011 roster for Charleston released on April 7, 2011.
Honors
Charleston Battery
- USL Second Division Champions (1): 2010
- USL Second Division Regular Season Champions (1): 2010