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.
![]() Barraza with New York City FC in 2022 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Luis Barraza | ||
Date of birth | (1996-11-08) November 8, 1996 (age 25) | ||
Place of birth | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] | ||
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) |
2022– | New York City FC II | 5 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 19, 2022 |
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]
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.
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Lane United FC | 2016[9] | USL PDL | 5 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
FC Tucson | 2017[10] | USL PDL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
Chicago FC United | 2018[11] | USL PDL | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
New York City FC | 2019 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2020 | — | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
2021 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||||
2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Total | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
Oakland Roots (loan) | 2021 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 | ||
New York City FC II | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 5 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 0 | ||
Career total | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
New York City FC
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2019 MLS SuperDraft first-round selections | |
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Big East Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year | |
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Offensive Player of the Year (1985– ) |
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Defensive Player of the Year (1990– ) |
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Goalkeeper of the Year (1998– ) |
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Midfielder of the Year (2000– ) |
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