Benjamin Mines (born May 13, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Hartford Athletic on loan from Las Vegas Lights FC in the USL Championship.
Youth soccer Mines joined the New York Red Bulls Academy in 2015, playing for the U-16 side during the 2015–16 season. He also appeared for United Soccer League side New York Red Bulls II in 2016, signing on an amateur contract. He made his debut for New York Red Bulls II on August 19, 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Junior Flemmings in a 1–0 victory over Louisville City FC. Mines remained with Red Bulls II under an amateur contract during the 2017 season, making his season debut in a 3–3 draw against Pittsburgh Riverhounds. On May 20, 2017, Mines scored his first goal for the club in a 4–3 loss to Ottawa Fury FC. On October 22, 2017, Mines scored for New York in a 4–0 victory over Charleston Battery in the 2017 USL Playoffs.
Professional career On January 8, 2018, it was announced that Mines had signed his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls. On March 10, 2018, he scored on his MLS debut in a 4–0 victory over Portland Timbers.
On March 15, 2018, the New York Red Bulls entered into a loan agreement with New York Red Bulls II, and Mines was listed on the Red Bulls II 2018 USL season roster. On March 31, 2018, Mines scored his first goal of the season for New York Red Bulls II in a 5–2 victory over Charleston Battery.
Mines was released by New York on November 30, 2020.
FC Cincinnati selected Ben Mines with the first selection of the 2020 End-of-Year Waivers Draft on December 16, 2020 On December 30, 2020, it was announced Mines and Cincinnati had agreed terms ahead of their 2021 season. On August 16, 2021, Mines was loaned to USL Championship side Orange County SC.
On March 9, 2022, Mines signed on a season-long loan with USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
Mines was released by Cincinnati following their 2022 season.
On December 29, 2022, it was announced that Mines had joined USL Championship side Miami FC on a multi-year deal from 2023 onward.
Mines joined USL Championship side Indy Eleven on April 11, 2024, as part of a swap deal. He made his debut for the Indianapolis-based club in a 4–2 home defeat to Charleston Battery on April 13, replacing team captain Tyler Gibson in the 79th minute. Mines was released by the team following the 2024 season.
Mines joined USL Championship team Loudoun United FC on a one-year contract on March 7, 2025, ahead of the 2025 season. He made his debut for the club a day later on March 8, replacing forward Abdellatif Aboukoura in the 64th minute in a 3–1 away victory over Birmingham Legion FC. Mines made 33 total appearances for Loudoun, scoring 4 goals and making 10 assists over 33 total appearances. He contract expired with Loudoun following the end of the 2025 season.
USL Championship team Las Vegas Lights FC announced the signing of Mines on December 19, 2025, ahead of their 2026 season. In September 2026, Hartford Athletic acquired Mines on loan from Las Vegas for the remainder of the 2026 USL Championship season.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupDomestic CupPlayoffsTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNew York Red Bulls II2016USL Championship50——0050201771——411122018141——001412019200——10210202011——0011Total473000051524New York Red Bulls2018Major League Soccer11—000011201900—000000202051——0051Total6200000062FC Cincinnati2021Major League Soccer00——0000202200—000000Total0000000000Orange County SC (loan)2021USL Championship113——30143Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (loan)2022USL Championship31—000031Miami FC2023USL Championship221—100023120244000000040Total261001000271Indy Eleven2024USL Championship200004000240Loudoun United FC2025USL Championship253403110334Career total1381340819115915
Honors New York Red Bulls MLS Supporters' Shield: 2018
Orange County SC USL Cup: 2021
References
External links
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