Pablo Mastroeni
A former US national team defender who joined LA Galaxy in 2013 before retiring.
Pablo Mastroeni is a professional soccer coach and former player born in Argentina. He played as a defensive midfielder for the United States national team. In his playing career, he was traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy in June 2013 and retired at the end of that season.
- Role
- Defensive Midfielder / Captain
- Affiliation
- LA Galaxy (Player & Staff)
- Years at Club
- 2010–2018 (Player), 2024–Present (Assistant Coach)
- Status
- Retired Player, Active Coaching Staff
- Major Honors with Galaxy
- MLS Cup Champion (2011, 2014)
- Legacy Title
- 2013 MLS Defender of the Year
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Mastroeni's time with the Los Angeles Galaxy began in June 2013 after a trade from the Colorado Rapids. He played for the club during the remainder of that season before hanging up his boots at the end of 2013.
In Their Own Story
In June 2013, Mastroeni arrived at the Los Angeles Galaxy via trade from Colorado Rapids. He spent one season with the club, playing as a defensive midfielder, before retiring at the end of the 2013 campaign. The source records no specific match events or leadership roles he held during this brief tenure.
Reader's Guide
Mastroeni joined the Los Angeles Galaxy in June 2013 after being traded from the Colorado Rapids. He played his final professional season with the club, retiring at the end of 2013. While he captained the Colorado Rapids to their first title in 2010 and was named MLS Best XI in 2001 with Miami Fusion, the source does not list any major honors or captaincy roles for his time in Los Angeles.
Did You Know?
- Mastroeni was traded to LA Galaxy in June 2013 and retired at the end of that same season.
- He became the first player to have a number (#25) retired by the Colorado Rapids.
- During his time with Miami Fusion, he was named to the MLS Best XI in 2001.
- Mastroeni received a three-game suspension after being sent off against Italy in the 2006 World Cup.
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