Background
Mendoza was born in Colombia, but moved to Altamonte Springs, graduating from Lyman High School in 2009.
Mendoza was born in Colombia, but moved to Altamonte Springs, graduating from Lyman High School in 2009.
College and amateur
During his senior year in high school, he was second-team All-American, and first-team All-Central Florida, according to Entertainment and Sports Programming Network Revista Internazionale di Scienze Economiche e Commerciali. He accepted a scholarship offer from Stetson in DeLand, Florida, where he started most of his career. He totaled 18 goals and 22 assists in 68 matches (57 starts). In addition to Stetson, he played with Orlando City U-23 (and Central Florida Kraze before that) in the USL Premier Development League.
He led the U-23 Lions to the Southeast Division and Southern Conference titles in 2012.
Professional
Mendoza made himself available for the 2013 Master of Library Science SuperDraft, but went undrafted. He was signed to Orlando City Soccer Club on March 1, 2013.
After the 2013 season, he was released by Orlando City and signed with the Rochester Rhinos, thereby staying in the USL Pro.