What teams did Bocanegra play for?
Atlanta United FCtechnical director/vice president
Carlos Bocanegra/Current teams
Did Bocanegra play in 2006 World Cup?
International career On May 2, 2006, Bocanegra was named to the United States World Cup roster for the tournament in Germany. He started two of three games at left back during the 2006 World Cup. Bocanegra captained the national team for the first time in a 4–1 U.S. victory in a June 2, 2007, friendly against China.
What country is Carlos Bocanegra from?
American
Carlos Bocanegra/Nationality
When did Carlos Bocanegra get drafted?
2000
Carlos Bocanegra/Career start
Bocanegra was drafted by Chicago with the fourth selection of the first round in the 2000 MLS draft. The team won the U.S. Open Cup and played in the finals of the MLS Cup. After four seasons, three trophies, three awards, five goals and eight assists, he signed with Fulham in England’s Premier League in January 2004.
What does the name Bocanegra mean?
Spanish: nickname from boca ‘mouth’ + negra ‘black’, denoting a foul-mouthed or abusive person.
How do you pronounce Bocanegra?
- Bocanegra.
- Pronunciation: bo-kuh-NAY-gruh.
Where did Carlos Bocanegra play college soccer at?
After playing college soccer at UCLA, Bocanegra signed a Project-40 contract with Major League Soccer and was drafted by the Chicago Fire with the fourth overall pick in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft. He spent most of the year with the Fire, playing two games on loan with Project 40.
What are the names of Carlos Bocanegra’s brothers?
He has one brother, Diego, who played soccer at Grand Canyon University, UCLA and Fresno State. Diego is currently the head coach of the University of Houston women’s soccer team.
When did Carlos Bocanegra join Racing de Santander?
After being dropped by the national team, Bocanegra joined Racing de Santander on a season-long loan in an attempt to keep his international career alive. On August 31, 2012, Bocanegra joined Spanish Segunda División side Racing Santander on a season-long loan. Bocanegra expressed a desire to return to Rangers once his loan deal has expired.
When did Carlos Bocanegra become captain of Manchester United?
A few weeks later, on July 29, 2012, McCoist appointed Bocanegra captain for the first round of the Challenge Cup- a 2–1 win over Brechin City. After the game Bocanegra announced his intention to stay, vowing not to walk away from the club. He then made six appearances at the start of the season.