José Miranda (footballer)
José Manuel Miranda Boudy (born August 22, 1986 in Varadero, Matanzas Province) is a Cuban footballer who currently plays for Orange County Blues in the USL Pro.
Career
Club
Miranda began his career in his native Cuba, playing for his local side, Matanzas.
Following his defection to the United States, Miranda signed on with Puerto Rican team Sevilla FC Puerto Rico, before eventually finding his way to southern California. He played for Los Angeles-based amateur team, before signing with the expansion Hollywood United Hitmen in the USL Premier Development League for the 2009 PDL season.
International
Miranda was called up to the Cuba national football team to take part in the qualifying tournament for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. He started in the games against Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada, but following Cuba's game against the United States in Tampa, Florida, on March 11, 2008, Miranda defected under the US's wet foot dry foot policy along with six of his teammates.
