Luis Barraza
Luis 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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luis Barraza | ||
| Date of birth | November 8, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | New York City FC | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2015 | Real Salt Lake AZ | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Marquette Golden Eagles | 53 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Lane United FC | 5 | (0) |
| 2017 | FC Tucson | 1 | (0) |
| 2018 | Chicago FC United | 3 | (0) |
| 2019– | New York City FC | 5 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Oakland Roots (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 30, 2021 | |||
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.[1] He then enrolled at Marquette University where he represented the Marquette Golden Eagles from 2015 to 2018.[1]
Whilst at college, Barraza also played in the USL League Two with Lane United FC,[2] FC Tucson[3] and Chicago FC United.[4]
On January 11, 2019, Barraza was selected with the 12th overall pick at the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC.[1] He then signed a professional contract with the side on January 28, 2019.[1] 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.[5]
On May 31, 2021, Barraza moved to USL Championship side Oakland Roots on loan.[6]
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 July 30, 2021[7]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lane United FC | 2016[8] | USL PDL | 5 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| FC Tucson | 2017[9] | USL PDL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Chicago FC United | 2018[10] | USL PDL | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| New York City FC | 2019 | Major League Soccer | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2020 | — | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Oakland Roots SC (loan) | 2021 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
- Appearance in CONCACAF Champions League
References
- "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.