Jorge Salcedo
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Jorge Salcedo is a retired American soccer defender
who played professionally in Mexico and Major League Soccer
. He earned three caps with the United States men's national soccer team
and has coached the UCLA Bruins
men's soccer team since 2004.
, grew up in Cerritos, California
. He attended Cerritos High School
where he twice earned Parade high school soccer All-America recognition. He then played for UCLA
from 1990 to 1993. During his four seasons with the Bruins, Salcedo 74 games, scored six goals and added seven assists. In 1990, his freshman season, Salcedo scored the decisive penalty kick shootout goal to give the Bruins the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
. He was a 1993 first-team All-America
and graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
of the American Professional Soccer League
. He then moved to Monarcas Morelia of the Mexican First Division for half a season in 1995. He joined Major League Soccer
in 1996. In his rookie
season in the league, he was a starter for the Los Angeles Galaxy
and helped take his team to the MLS Cup
Final. On February 1, 1997, The Galaxy traded him to the Columbus Crew
for the first pick in the 1997 Supplemental Draft
. On November 6, 1997, the Chicago Fire selected Salcedo with the ninth pick of the Expansion Draft
. Half way through the 1998 season, on June 29, 1998, the Fire traded him to the Tampa Bay Mutiny
for Josh Keller
and the first draft pick in the 1999 MLS College Draft
. On August 13, 1999, the Mutiny traded Salcedo to the Galaxy for Daniel Hernandez
. The Galaxy released him during the season and he played two games with the Orange County Zodiac of the USL A-League.
and the U-20 team at the 1990 CONCACAF
Tournament.
and two Pac-10 championships. In 2002, he spent two short stints as acting head coach. In early 2004, UCLA hired Salcedo to replace Tom Fitzgerald
as head coach. Salcedo was named the 2004 Pac-10 Co-Coach of the Year after leading UCLA to its third-straight conference title. In 2006, the Bruins went to NCAA Championship Game
where they lost to UC Santa Barbara.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who played professionally in Mexico and Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. He earned three caps with the United States men's national soccer team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
and has coached the UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins are the sports teams for University of California, Los Angeles . The Bruin men's and women's teams participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Pacific-12 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation . For football, they are in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I...
men's soccer team since 2004.
High school and college
Salcedo, son of Hugo SalcedoHugo Salcedo
Hugo Salcedo is a retired U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team. He coached at the collegiate level and has spent over thirty years in various executive positions with FIFA, USSF and Major League Soccer.-Player:Salcedo attended the University of California at...
, grew up in Cerritos, California
Cerritos, California
Cerritos is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and is one of several cities that constitute the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. It was incorporated on April 24, 1956...
. He attended Cerritos High School
Cerritos High School
Cerritos High School, also called CHS, is a public high school in Cerritos, California, serving grades 9-12. It is part of the ABC Unified School District.-History:...
where he twice earned Parade high school soccer All-America recognition. He then played for UCLA
UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins are the sports teams for University of California, Los Angeles . The Bruin men's and women's teams participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Pacific-12 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation . For football, they are in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I...
from 1990 to 1993. During his four seasons with the Bruins, Salcedo 74 games, scored six goals and added seven assists. In 1990, his freshman season, Salcedo scored the decisive penalty kick shootout goal to give the Bruins the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
. He was a 1993 first-team All-America
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
and graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
Professional
Following his four seasons with the Bruins, Salcedo signed with the Los Angeles SalsaLos Angeles Salsa
The Los Angeles Salsa was an American Professional Soccer League franchise. The club played on the campus of California State University, Fullerton at Titan Stadium in a suburb of Orange County, California...
of the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. He then moved to Monarcas Morelia of the Mexican First Division for half a season in 1995. He joined Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
in 1996. In his rookie
Rookie
Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of their sport or has little or no professional experience. The term also has the more general meaning of anyone new to a profession, training or activity Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of...
season in the league, he was a starter for the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
and helped take his team to the MLS Cup
MLS Cup
The MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
Final. On February 1, 1997, The Galaxy traded him to the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
for the first pick in the 1997 Supplemental Draft
1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1997 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 2, 1997.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-External links:*...
. On November 6, 1997, the Chicago Fire selected Salcedo with the ninth pick of the Expansion Draft
1997 MLS Expansion Draft
The 1997 MLS Expansion Draft was held November 6, 1997. Two teams participated, the Chicago Fire and Miami Fusion F.C., both expansion Major League Soccer clubs planned for the 1998 season.-Format:...
. Half way through the 1998 season, on June 29, 1998, the Fire traded him to the Tampa Bay Mutiny
Tampa Bay Mutiny
The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
for Josh Keller
Josh Keller
Josh Keller is a retired American soccer midfielder who spent four seasons in Major League Soccer....
and the first draft pick in the 1999 MLS College Draft
1999 MLS College Draft
The 1999 Major League Soccer College Draft.Major League Soccer held its fourth annual college draft on February 6 and 7, 1999 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The first round of the draft took place on Saturday with the second and third rounds on Sunday morning. The College Draft was followed by the...
. On August 13, 1999, the Mutiny traded Salcedo to the Galaxy for Daniel Hernandez
Daniel Hernandez
Daniel Demetrio Hernández is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
. The Galaxy released him during the season and he played two games with the Orange County Zodiac of the USL A-League.
National team
Salcedo was also a member of the US men's national soccer team, earning three caps with the full national team and captaining the U-17 team at the 1989 World Youth ChampionshipsWorld Youth Championships
The World Youth Championships can refer to:* IAAF World Youth Championships in Athletics* FIFA World Youth Championship, now known as the FIFA U-20 World Cup* World Youth Chess Championship - An annual youth chess competition....
and the U-20 team at the 1990 CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
Tournament.
Coach
In 2001, Salcedo became an assistant coach with the UCLA Bruins. During his three seasons as an assistant, UCLA won the 2002 NCAA ChampionshipNCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
and two Pac-10 championships. In 2002, he spent two short stints as acting head coach. In early 2004, UCLA hired Salcedo to replace Tom Fitzgerald
Tom Fitzgerald (soccer)
Tom Fitzgerald was an American soccer coach.Fitzgerald played soccer at Hudson Valley Community College before transferring to the University of South Florida his junior season. He played soccer at USF and he graduated in 1974. In 1978, Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida hired Fitzgerald as...
as head coach. Salcedo was named the 2004 Pac-10 Co-Coach of the Year after leading UCLA to its third-straight conference title. In 2006, the Bruins went to NCAA Championship Game
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
where they lost to UC Santa Barbara.