title: Alexis Velela
text: # Alexis Velela
  
  Alexis Alfonso Velela (born April 17, 1998) is an American soccer player for San Diego 1904 FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.
  
  ## Youth
  
  Velela was born in San Diego, California and played with his local side San Diego Surf.
  
  ## Professional
  
  ### New York Cosmos
  
  Velela signed with North American Soccer League side New York Cosmos on August 10, 2015.
  
  ### Motril CF (loan)
  
  On August 27, 2017, Velela went out on loan to Spanish Tercera División side CF Motril until December 31, 2017.
  
  