Pablo Mastroeni

Former defensive midfielder and former Real Salt Lake head coach.

Pablo Mastroeni (born August 29, 1976) is a professional soccer coach and former player who most recently served as head coach of Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake until August 2024. 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 Colorado Rapids. In his playing career, he played as a defensive midfielder.

Quick Facts

Born: 29 August 1976
Birthplace: Mendoza, Argentina
Position: Defensive midfielder
Total caps: 334
Total goals: 7

Lore & Background

Mastroeni was traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy in June 2013 and retired at the end of the season. He did not win any MLS Cup titles or Defender of the Year awards with the Galaxy.

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 2022, Mastroeni's #25 was retired by the Colorado Rapids, the first number retired by the club.