Rafael Garcia (born December 19, 1988) is an American former
soccer
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player.
Garcia was recruited by LA Galaxy back in the year 2012 and this last January he signed a new contract extending his position on the team through the year 2017.
Career
Garcia, who describes himself as a hard worker, began his career as a defensive midfielder but started the first two games of the 2017 season at right back. Previously he had captained LA Galaxy II, known colloquially as "Los Dos."
Honors
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MLS Cup
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2012
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2014
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Personal life
Garcia is married and has two children.
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References
External links
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Cal State Northridge bio
1988 births
Living people
American men's soccer players
Cal State Northridge Matadors men's soccer players
LA Galaxy players
LA Galaxy II players
New York Cosmos B players
Las Vegas Lights FC players
OKC Energy FC players
Soccer players from Los Angeles
LA Galaxy draft picks
Major League Soccer players
USL Championship players
National Premier Soccer League players
Men's association football midfielders
People from Granada Hills, Los Angeles
American sportspeople of Mexican descent
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