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San Jose Earthquakes defender Nick Lima retires | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Retirement San Jose Earthquakes defender Nick Lima has retired from professional soccer, the club announced Friday....

JANUARY 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Eight crosses in home defeat Lima registered two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Lima attempted eight crosses and created five assists as his side fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Colorado. This was his first start since rejoining the Earthquakes, having left in 2021. In the game, he also attempted two shots but was unable to get with or target. He created five chances in this one game while he only created 11 in 1819 minutes last season for the New England Revolution.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes back to San Jose Lima signed with San Jose as a free agent, the club announced.

Impact Lima departed the Revs in late November and has returned to the club where he began his professional career. The defender signed a contract through 2026 with a club option for 2027 with San Jose as a free agent after leaving the team in 2020 to play for Austin and most recently New England. Lima appeared in 25 matches last season, scoring one goal and delivering 59 crosses. He will add experience and quality depth to San Jose's defense.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes sign defender Nick Lima | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The San Jose Earthquakes have signed defender Nick Lima via free agency, the club announced Wednesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores in blowout win Lima scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Lima scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 71st minute assisted by Carles Gil. He started the match on the bench but came onto the pitch in the 12th minute to replace Brandon Bye. While he was not officially credited with a clean sheet, he helped keep one with two interceptions and five clearances in his 78 minutes of action.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Lima (groin) went unused off the bench in Tuesday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty win over Nashville.

Impact Lima has returned to the team sheet after dealing with a groin issue, as he appeared on the bench Tuesday. However, he didn't earn a single minute of play, going unused for 90 minutes. Still, this should be positive news for the club, as he should be considered fit now and is likely to return to his starting role at right-back within the next few matches.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Lima (groin) is not in the squad to face Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Lima misses out on Saturday's match after playing just 67 minutes in mid week against Atlanta. Brandon Bye takes over at right-back in Lima's absence.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing Outside the Lines | Nick Lima tests his artistic talent with Sounders FC's logo | New England Revolution All the latest New England Revolution news, videos, photos and tickets.

JULY 5, 2024 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Questionable with groin issues Lima (groin) is questionable for Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Lima's injury leaves the Revs in a tough spot, as they will hope for him to feature, only missing two starts all season. That said, if he is left out, it will force a change, with Andrew Farrell being his likely replacement. However, if he passes his fitness test, the right-back will probably remain in the starting XI.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses Saturday Lima had five crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Lima got involved in both offensive and defensive actions, standing out for his team-high total of five crosses during the win. Despite pushing forward from his right-back spot, the defender has yet to score or assist in nine matches played this season. On the opposite end of the field, he's averaging 2.0 clearances and 1.3 tackles per game, while the clean sheet against Chicago was his second of the campaign.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game against Inter Miami Lima generated two crosses (zero accurate) and three clearances in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Lima made his eighth appearance this season and recorded three clearances and an interception in the game. He now has seven clearances, three interceptions and two clearances in the last three games.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Revolution All In (Episode 7) | Spend the day with Revs right back Nick Lima | New England Revolution All the latest New England Revolution news, videos, photos and tickets.

APRIL 4, 2024 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

New England Revolution vs. LD Alajuelense CONCACAF Champions Cup Highlights | FOX Soccer

MARCH 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

New England Revolution scores a BEAUTIFUL goal to grab 4-0 lead over LD Alajuelense

MARCH 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Nick Lima's GORGEOUS volley helps New England Revolution strike first vs. LD Alajuelense

MARCH 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Subbed on against Toronto Lima registered three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Toronto FC.

Impact Lima replaced Andrew Farrell in the 73rd minute. He played reliably and avoided any risks. He has recorded three tackles in two games this season.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Revs Lima was traded to New England in return for GAM, Austin announced Monday.

Impact Lima makes the switch to New England after a successful campaign with Austin. The defender was busy throughout and totaled 33 appearances. He will look to continue this substantial role with New England in 2024.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Major role once more Lima's substantial role in the starting XI continued with 33 appearances (25 starts) and four goal contributions this season.

Impact Lima has this major role for a third season in a row with Austin and is one of the most consistent pieces of the starting XI. He will hope to continue this role heading into 2024, and build on his career-high of four goal contributions that he has now produced four times. Lima doesn't have any sky-high upside, but he is an option with talent and a solid floor.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Lima registered an assist and attempted six crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose.

Impact Lima registered his first attacking return since early July with a cross that was headed in by Owen Wolff. The defender ranked second for chances created among his teammates and finishes the season with three assists to go with his one goal.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes three crosses Lima totaled three crosses (one accurate) and three clearances during the 2-2 draw to New England on Sep 2.

Impact Lima has been the number one option for the right back spot in the last 15 matches, making 14 starts in that span while recording a goal and two assists with 30 clearances and 47 crosses (14 accurate). His one goal was his first MLS goal since the 2020 season during his time with the San Jose Earthquakes.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 1-1 draw Lima scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Lima keeps his wild run alive and has now mounted one goal, one assist and two clean sheets over his past three matches alone. He also had one more assist late in May and has been a creative force since then with 14 chances created and 24 crosses in seven matches over that period.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win Lima assisted once to go with six crosses (four accurate) and four chances created in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus FC Dallas.

Impact Lima assisted on a 58th minute goal by Gyasi Zardes to bag his second assist of the season. The wing-back has started the last six games for Austin FC and has been a constant threat in the attack over this span of games, generating at least three chances created in four of those six games. He also has been crucial in the crosses department, supplying 24 in those six games.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up Zardes' record goal Lima assisted once to go with four crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Lima will go down as history as the player who set up Gyasi Zardes' 100th-career MLS goal, and the right wing-back was a constant threat going forward for Austin despite the loss. This was his first assist of the season, but it's worth noting he has created at least three chances in three of his last six league outings.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in start Lima took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Toronto FC. He also made a clearance and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Lima played well on both sides of the ball from right wing-back on Saturday as his side kept a clean sheet and squeaked out a win over Toronto. This was Lima's first league start since April as Adam Lundqvist had taken over his spot in the XI recently.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Lima took a shot on target and created three chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Earthquakes. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Lima was a dangerous passer against San Jose on Saturday, but Austin still hasn't won an MLS game since early March. Lima has tallied two shots and five chances created across his last three starts at right-back.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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New England Revolution vs. LD Alajuelense CONCACAF Champions Cup Highlights | FOX Soccer

New England Revolution scores a BEAUTIFUL goal to grab 4-0 lead over LD Alajuelense

Nick Lima's GORGEOUS volley helps New England Revolution strike first vs. LD Alajuelense