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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