37 Facts About Carlos Bocanegra

Carlos Manuel Bocanegra was born on May 25,1979 and is an American sports executive and former professional soccer player.

Carlos Bocanegra earned over 100 caps with the United States, serving as captain for six years.

Carlos Bocanegra was born in Upland, CA on May 25,1979, to Manuel and Kelly Carlos Bocanegra.

Carlos Bocanegra was raised in Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, California, where he attended Alta Loma High School.

Carlos Bocanegra has one brother, Diego, who played soccer at Grand Canyon University, UCLA and Fresno State.

Carlos Bocanegra was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.

Carlos Bocanegra spent most of the year with the Fire, playing two games on loan with Project 40.

Carlos Bocanegra became one of the top defenders in MLS, becoming the first player to win the MLS Defender of the Year Award twice, in 2002 and 2003.

Carlos Bocanegra scored five goals and had eight assists in his four years in MLS.

Carlos Bocanegra was signed by Fulham in January 2004, quickly becoming a fan favorite, garnering the nicknames the Jackal and the Black Snake.

Carlos Bocanegra was released by Fulham on May 23,2008.

Carlos Bocanegra received the number 3 shirt, which is his number for the United States.

Carlos Bocanegra performed well in his first season in France, appearing in all 38 league matches.

Carlos Bocanegra scored a goal in a UEFA Cup match and started all the club's Coupe de France matches.

Carlos Bocanegra wore the number three shirt, as he did captaining the US during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Carlos Bocanegra would be often used in first-team ins and outs in his first season.

Carlos Bocanegra was linked with a move to Rangers, but was warned by Saint-Etienne that they would not sell him.

Carlos Bocanegra made his debut for Rangers against NK Maribor on August 18,2011, in a UEFA Europa League qualifier.

Carlos Bocanegra quickly became a fan favorite after a series of solid and impressive performances alongside his center-back partner, Dorin Goian.

Carlos Bocanegra spoke about the event, describing it as a "horrible experience" and encouraging players to light up the dejected fans.

Carlos Bocanegra stated his desire to stay at the club, insisting he was happy there.

Carlos Bocanegra then made six appearances at the start of the season.

Carlos Bocanegra expressed a desire to return to Rangers once his loan deal has expired.

Carlos Bocanegra retired at the end of the 2014 MLS season.

Carlos Bocanegra played for the United States at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship and earned his first senior cap for the US on December 9,2001, against South Korea.

Carlos Bocanegra became a stalwart for the team in 2003, solidifying his position during the 2003 Gold Cup and leading all defenders with thirteen appearances during that year.

On May 2,2006, Carlos Bocanegra was named to the United States World Cup roster for the tournament in Germany.

Carlos Bocanegra started two of three games at left back during the 2006 World Cup.

Carlos Bocanegra was first-choice captain of the US squad under manager Bob Bradley.

Carlos Bocanegra captained the United States national team that defeated No 1 ranked Spain to win one of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final games on June 24,2009.

Carlos Bocanegra then continued his leadership duties throughout the 2010 FIFA World Cup, starting at left back against England and Slovenia and then as the left-center back against Algeria and Ghana.

On November 15,2011, Carlos Bocanegra joined the 100 cap club achieving his 100th international cap in a friendly against Slovenia.

In March 2013, Carlos Bocanegra was initially included on the preliminary team for the start of the final stage of World Cup qualification; however, he did not make the final team.

Carlos Bocanegra was not a part of the team at the 2013 Gold Cup or the 2014 World Cup.

Carlos Bocanegra was appointed technical director of Atlanta United in March 2015.

Carlos Bocanegra was appointed to co-chair the Technical Development Committee at US Soccer in April 2018.

In September 2020, Carlos Bocanegra was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame.