Pablo Mastroeni
Former defensive midfielder and current Real Salt Lake head coach.
Pablo Mastroeni (born August 29, 1976) is a professional soccer coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake. Born in Argentina, he played for the United States national team. He was formerly head coach of the Colorado Rapids, and assistant coach of the Houston Dynamo. In his playing career, he played as a defensive midfielder.
- Role
- Defensive Midfielder / Captain
- Affiliation
- LA Galaxy (Player & Staff)
- Years at Club
- 2010–2018 (Player), 2024–Present (Assistant Coach)
- Status
- Retired Player, Active Coaching Staff
- Major Honors with Galaxy
- MLS Cup Champion (2011, 2014)
- Legacy Title
- 2013 MLS Defender of the Year
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Lore & Background
Mastroeni was traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy in June 2013 and retired at the end of the season. The source does not mention any MLS Cup titles or Defender of the Year award with the Galaxy.
In Their Own Story
In June 2013, Mastroeni arrived at the Los Angeles Galaxy via trade from Colorado Rapids. He spent one season with the club, playing as a defensive midfielder, before retiring at the end of the 2013 campaign. The source records no specific match events or leadership roles he held during this brief tenure.
Reader's Guide
Mastroeni played as a defensive midfielder. He was named to MLS Best XI in 2001. He captained the Colorado Rapids to their first title in 2010.
Did You Know?
- Mastroeni was the first overall choice of the 2002 MLS Allocation Draft, going to the Colorado Rapids.
- He scored his first MLS playoff goal against the Columbus Crew on October 28, 2010.
- In 2021, Mastroeni's #25 was retired by the Colorado Rapids, the first number retired by the club.
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