Diego Abarca Explained

Diego Abarca
Birth Date:19 June 2005
Birth Place:El Paso, Texas, United States
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Austin FC II
Clubnumber:77
Youthyears1:2020–2022
Youthclubs1:El Paso Locomotive
Years1:2021–2024
Caps1:16
Goals1:1
Years2:2024–
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Club-Update:17:39, August 19, 2024 (UTC)

Diego Abarca (born June 19, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Austin FC II in MLS Next Pro.

Career

El Paso Locomotive

As part of the El Paso youth academy, Abarca signed a USL Academy contract allowing him to play in professional games in 2021.[1] [2] He made his professional debut on March 24, 2022, against Las Vegas Lights.[3] He started and played 58 minutes.[4] [5]

He scored his first professional goal against Hartford Athletic on June 5, 2022,[6] three minutes after coming on as a substitute for fellow Academy member Venancio Calderon.[7] This goal later won Locomotive Goal of the Year.[8] He also became the youngest player to score a goal for Locomotive.[9] On October 28, 2022, Abarca signed a fully professional contract with El Paso ahead of the 2023 season.[10] [11] [12] [13] [5]

Austin FC II

On 20 June 2024, Abarca was signed by Austin FC II through the 2024 season with two two-year options.[14]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
El Paso Locomotive FC2022USL Championship8100––81
20235010–0060
20243000––30
Total161100000171
Austin FC II2024MLS Next Pro80––0080
Career total241100000251
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-09-22 . Youth Soccer Academy Signings . 2022-10-20 . El Paso Locomotive Youth Soccer Club .
  2. Web site: How El Paso Locomotive found success without Diego Luna. July 12, 2022. Backheeled.
  3. Web site: El Paso Locomotive Ends Dramatic Match Against Las Vegas Lights, 4-5 . 2022-10-20 . El Paso Locomotive FC .
  4. Web site: El Paso Locomotive FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - Football Match Summary - March 23, 2022 - ESPN . 2022-10-20 . ESPN.com . en.
  5. Web site: Locomotive sign eight local youths to Academy contracts, can play USL games. El Paso Times.
  6. Web site: Diego Abarca Stuns with First Professional Goal . 2022-10-20 . El Paso Locomotive FC .
  7. Web site: 2022-06-05 . Go, Go, Diego! El Paso's Abarca grabs memorable first goal . 2022-10-20 . USL Championship .
  8. Web site: End of Year Awards 2022 . 2022-10-20 . El Paso Locomotive FC .
  9. Web site: 2022-06-05 . El Paso Locomotive vs Hartford Athletic ends in 1-1 Draw - El Paso Herald Post . 2022-10-20 .
  10. Web site: Locomotive FC makes landmark signings, Academy products Abarca, Maldonado turn pro. October 28, 2022. USL Championship.
  11. Web site: Locomotive FC signs pair of Academy players to pro contracts for first time in club history. October 28, 2022.
  12. Web site: 11 Young Players to Know ahead of this USL Championship season. Nicholas. Murray. March 8, 2023. USL Championship.
  13. Web site: Locomotive sign eight local youths to Academy contracts, can play USL games. Yahoo News. 22 March 2023 .
  14. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Midfielder Diego Abarca . June 20, 2024 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . July 13, 2024.

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