Omar Gonzalez

Soccer player; 2014 World Cup participant

Omar Gonzalez - Soccer player; 2014 World Cup participant
Born

October 11th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defender in Major League Soccer (MLS) primarily with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Contributed to the team's success in winning multiple MLS Cup championships. Competed in international tournaments, representing the national team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Also had stints in Liga MX and the Japanese league.

Won MLS Cup with Los Angeles Galaxy

Played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

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