Carlos Bocanegra

The defender who captained the United States for six years.

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Carlos Manuel Bocanegra (born May 25, 1979) is an American former soccer player and sports executive. A two-time MLS Defender of the Year, he earned more than 100 caps for the United States and captained the team for six years.

Quick Facts

Full name: Carlos Manuel Bocanegra
Born: 25 May 1979
Birthplace: Alta Loma, California, U.S.
Position: Defender
Total caps: 389
Total goals: 19

Lore & Background

Beyond MLS he played professionally in England, Scotland, France and Spain. After retiring he became technical director and vice president of Atlanta United.

Bocanegra was born in Upland, California, and grew up in Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga. He was offered American football scholarships but chose soccer, and studied history and geography at UCLA.