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Carlos Bocanegra
Carlos Manuel Bocanegra
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Carlos Manuel Bocanegra (born May 25, 1979) is an American sports executive and former professional soccer player. A two-time MLS Defender of the Year, Bocanegra also played professionally in England, Scotland, France, and Spain. He earned over 100 caps with the United States, serving as captain for six years. He most recently served as technical director and vice president for Atlanta United.
Career
- 1979Born
- 1999Joined United States men's national under-20 soccer team
- 1999Joined United States men's national under-23 soccer team
- 2000Joined Chicago Fire FC
- 2000Joined Generation Adidas International
- 2001Joined United States men's national soccer team
- 2003Joined Fulham F.C.
- 2008Joined Stade Rennais F.C.
- 2010Joined AS Saint-Étienne
- 2011Joined Rangers F.C.
- 2012Joined Racing de Santander
- 2013Joined Chivas USA
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Upland
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
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Former USMNT player Carlos Bocanegra shares what the US players will be feeling before the game
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Sanjuana Mary Bocanegra Obituary (2025) - Denton, TX - Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors
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USMNT 2026 World Cup: Carlos Bocanegra Names His Must-Watch Player and Addresses Rising Pressure
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Atlanta United fires technical director Carlos Bocanegra during another disappointing season
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Atlanta United parts ways with vice president, technical director Carlos Bocanegra
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Carlos Bocanegra on secondary transfer window, the final nine matches of the season
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Championships And Trophies, Carlos Bocanegra Has Even More In Mind For Atlanta United
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Atlanta United’s Carlos Bocanegra humbled to go into National Soccer Hall of Fame
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Carlos Bocanegra responds to Jurgen Klinsmann USMNT omission on Twitter, Facebook
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