American soccer player (born 1996)
Luis Eduardo Barraza (born November 8, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club New York City FC .
Club career
Born in Las Cruces , New Mexico , Barraza is of Mexican descent and spent his early career with the Real Salt Lake Arizona academy.[2] He then enrolled at Marquette University where he represented the Marquette Golden Eagles from 2015 to 2018.[2]
Whilst at college, Barraza also played in the USL League Two with Lane United FC ,[3] FC Tucson [4] and Chicago FC United .[5]
On January 11, 2019, Barraza was selected with the 12th overall pick at the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC .[2] He then signed a professional contract with the side on January 28, 2019.[2] On December 15, 2020, almost two years since signing his professional deal, Barraza made his professional debut for New York City in a 4–0 loss against Tigres UANL in the CONCACAF Champions League .[6]
On May 31, 2021, Barraza moved to USL Championship side Oakland Roots on loan.[7]
International career
Born in the United States to Mexican parents, Barraza holds a U.S. and Mexican citizenship , which makes him eligible to represent either the United States or Mexico .
Career statistics
Club
As of match played August 30, 2023 [8]
Honors
New York City FC
References
^ "Luis Barraza" . New York City FC. Retrieved August 20, 2022 .
^ a b c d "Luis Barraza Signs First Professional Contract With New York City FC" . New York City FC . January 28, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2020 .
^ "Lane United FC - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Luis Barazza" . Uslleaguetwo.com. June 29, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2021 .
^ "FC Tucson - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #1 - Luis Barraza" . Uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved December 30, 2021 .
^ "Chicago FC United - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Luis Barraza" . Uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved December 30, 2021 .
^ "Tigres vs New York City FC" . Soccerway .
^ "New York City FC Goalkeeper Luis Barraza and Defender Chris Gloster Join USL Championship Sides On Loan" . New York City FC . May 31, 2021.
^ Luis Barraza at Soccerway
^ "Lane United FC - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Luis Barazza -" . www.uslleaguetwo.com . Retrieved February 10, 2021 .
^ "FC Tucson - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #1 - Luis Barraza -" . www.uslleaguetwo.com . Retrieved February 10, 2021 .
^ "Chicago FC United - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Luis Barraza -" . www.uslleaguetwo.com . Retrieved February 10, 2021 .
^ "2021 MLS Cup" . mlssoccer.com. Retrieved July 6, 2022 .
External links
Profile at the New York City FC website
Offensive Player of the Year (1985– ) Defensive Player of the Year (1990– ) Goalkeeper of the Year (1998– ) Midfielder of the Year (2000– )