Dwayne De Rosario

Canadian soccer player, MLS All-Star

Dwayne De Rosario - Canadian soccer player, MLS All-Star
Born

May 15th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A professional soccer player excelled in Major League Soccer (MLS) primarily with the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo. Achieved significant success during career, securing multiple MLS Cup championships. Played for the Canadian national team, earning numerous caps. Recognized for scoring proficiency and playmaking abilities.

Won the MLS Cup with San Jose Earthquakes in 2001

Won the MLS Cup with Houston Dynamo in 2006 and 2007

Named MLS MVP in 2011

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