Coco Navarro
Jose "Coco" Navarro (born May 16, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Monarchs SLC in the USL.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jose Navarro | ||
| Date of birth | May 16, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Real Monarchs | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2013 | Real Salt Lake AZ | ||
| 2013–2014 | Marquette Golden Eagles | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015– | Real Monarchs | 10 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 23, 2015 | |||
Career
Youth and College
Navarro spent three years with the Real Salt Lake AZ Academy before signing a letter of intent to play college soccer at Marquette University. In his freshman year with the Golden Eagles, Navarro made 21 appearances and tallied three goals including a game winner against Akron in the second round of the 2013 College Cup. It was Marquette's first ever NCAA tournament victory.[1] He also recorded five assists that year and was named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team. In 2014, he made 18 appearances and tallied two goals and an assist.
Professional
On January 29, 2015, it was announced that Navarro signed a professional contract with Real Monarchs SLC, a USL affiliate of Real Salt Lake.[2] On March 22, he made his professional debut in a 0–0 draw against LA Galaxy II.[3]
References
- "NCAA Tourney: MU Tops Zips 1-0 in Extra Time". GoMarquette.com. Marquette Golden Eagles. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- Anderson, Eric (29 January 2015). "State pro notes: Navarro leaves Marquette, signs with Real Monarchs". WisconsinSoccerCentral.com. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- "Real Monarchs open inaugural season with a scoreless draw against LA Galaxy II". RealSaltLake.com. RSL Communications. 22 March 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.