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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer professionals

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A list of the players from the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team to play soccer professionally as well as how they left UC Santa Barbara. Players in bold have senior international caps.

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Current professionals with appearances

  • Joe Cannon (1993) transferred to Santa Clara University Broncos, then went on to play professionally. Currently retired.
  • Rob Friend (2001–2002) was drafted by Chicago Fire in the 4th Round (35th Overall) of the 2003 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB, but signed with Moss FK of the Norwegian 1. divisjon. Currently in Germany with Hertha BSC of the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga as well as the Canadian National Team.
  • Alan Keely (2002) left UCSB after the 2002 season to play for Kildare County F.C. of the League of Ireland First Division. Currently in Ireland with Malahide United F.C. of the Leinster Senior League.
  • David McGill (2002–2003) was drafted by Los Angeles Galaxy in the 4th Round (33rd Overall) of the 2004 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB, but signed with Dublin City F.C. of the League of Ireland Premier Division. Currently in Ireland with Shelbourne F.C. of the League of Ireland First Division.
  • Dan Kennedy (2001–2004) was drafted by C.D. Chivas USA in the 4th Round (38th Overall) of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft out of UCSB. Currently with C.D. Chivas USA of the MLS.
  • Tony Lochhead (2001–2004) was drafted by New England Revolution in the 3rd Round (33rd Overall) of the 2005 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB. Currently in Australia with Wellington Phoenix FC of the A-League as well as the New Zealand National Team.
  • Ivan Becerra (2004–2005) was drafted by Columbus Crew in the 3rd Round (27th Overall) of the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft out of UCSB. Currently with Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL Pro.
  • Kyle Reynish (2002–2006) was drafted by Real Salt Lake in the 4th Round (43rd Overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft out of UCSB. Currently with Real Salt Lake of the MLS.
  • Tyler Rosenlund (2004–2006) signed with Åtvidabergs FF of the Swedish Superettan as a free agent. Currently with Rochester Rhinos of the USSF Division 2 Professional League.
  • Eric Avila (2005–2007) was drafted by FC Dallas in the 2nd Round (19th Overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB. Currently with FC Dallas of the MLS.
  • Andy Iro (2004–2007) was drafted by Columbus Crew in the 1st Round (6th Overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB. Currently with Columbus Crew of the MLS.
  • Tino Nuñez (2004–2007) was drafted by Real Salt Lake in the 2nd Round (17th Overall) of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft out of UCSB. Currently with NSC Minnesota Stars of the North American Soccer League.
  • Ciaran O'Brien (2007) was drafted by Colorado Rapids in the 1st Round (5th Overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB. Currently with Atlanta Silverbacks of the North American Soccer League.
  • Alfonso Motagalvan (2005–2008) signed with Rochester Rhinos of the USSF Division 2 Professional League as a free agent. Currently with Rochester Rhinos of the USL Pro.
  • Chris Pontius (2005–2008) was drafted by D.C. United in the 1st Round (7th Overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB. Currently with D.C. United of the MLS. Pontius was voted Most Valuable Player at the 2012 MLS All-Star Game.
  • Michael Tetteh (2008–2010) was drafted by Seattle Sounders FC in the 2nd Round (20th Overall) of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB. Currently with Seattle Sounders FC of the MLS.
  • Michael Boxall (2007–2010) was drafted by Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the 1st Round (1st Overall) of the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft out of UCSB. Currently with Vancouver Whitecaps FC of the MLS.
  • Sam Garza (2010–2011) was drafted by San Jose Earthquakes in the 1st Round (6th Overall) of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB. Currently with San Jose Earthquakes of the MLS.
  • Luis Silva (2008–2011) was drafted by Toronto FC in the 1st Round (4th Overall) of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB. Currently with D.C. United of the MLS.

    • Former professionals with appearances

  • Thiago Martins (1999–2000) signed with San Diego Flash of the A-League as a free agent.
  • Jaime Ambriz (1999–2001) signed with SV Lyss of the Swiss 1. Liga as a free agent.
  • Johnny Alcaraz (2003) transferred to Westmont College Warriors, then went on to play professionally.
  • Memo Arzate (2002–2003) was drafted by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 3rd Round (22nd Overall) of the 2004 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB.
  • Neil Jones (2001–2004) signed with Queensland Roar FC of the Australian A-League as a free agent as well as featured for the New Zealand National Team.
  • Drew McAthy (2001–2004) was drafted by Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2nd Round (19th Overall) of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft out of UCSB, but signed with Puerto Rico Islanders of the USL First Division.
  • Nate Boyden (2001–2005) graduated from UCSB and signed with Seattle Sounders as a free agent.
  • Bryan Byrne (2003–2006) was drafted by New England Revolution in the 3rd Round (38th Overall) of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB.
  • Bryan Dominguez (2008) signed with Miami FC of the USSF Division 2 Professional League as a free agent.

    • Players with no notable appearances

  • Eric Frimpong (2005–2006) was drafted by Kansas City Wizards in the 3rd Round (30th Overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft out of UCSB.
  • Greg Curry (2003–2007) was drafted by San Jose Earthquakes in the 3rd Round (29th Overall) of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft out of UCSB.
  • Brennan Tennelle (2004–2007) was drafted by Real Salt Lake in the 3rd Round (37th Overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB.
  • David Walker (2006–2009) was drafted by Houston Dynamo in the 3rd Round (43rd Overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft out of UCSB.

    • References

    UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer professionals Wikipedia
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