Nick LaBrocca
Encyclopedia
Nick LaBrocca is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA
in Major League Soccer
.
in Lincroft, New Jersey
before going on to having a three time All-Big East career at Rutgers University.
in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft
. LaBrocca was a regular starter for the reserve team that won the 2007 MLS Reserve Division
championship, and became a regular fixture in the senior team during the 2008 MLS season.
On March 25, 2010, LaBrocca, along with the Rapids 2011 MLS SuperDraft
pick, were traded to Toronto FC
for Marvell Wynne
. He made his debut for Toronto FC on March 27, 2010 in a 2–0 loss to Columbus Crew
. LaBrocca scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 home victory vs. Chicago Fire May 8, 2010.
On March 11, 2011 LaBrocca was traded to Chivas USA in exchange for Alan Gordon
.. The move to Chivas USA would end up serving as the catalyst for LaBrocca's break out year. On July 9, 2011 LaBrocca scored the 10,000th goal in MLS
history in a 1–1 draw with Sporting Kansas City. Then, on July 19, 2011 LaBrocca was selected by New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe
as a reserve player for the MLS All-Stars game against Manchester United.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA
C.D. Chivas USA
Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada....
in 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...
.
Youth and College
LaBrocca played high school soccer at Christian Brothers AcademyChristian Brothers Academy (New Jersey)
Christian Brothers Academy , located in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, New Jersey, is a private, all-boys college preparatory school with a focus on Christian education run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, founded by St. John Baptist de la Salle...
in Lincroft, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
before going on to having a three time All-Big East career at Rutgers University.
Professional
After impressing the scouts at the 2007 MLS Combine, LaBrocca was selected 35th overall by the Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado 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, having competed in the league...
in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft
2007 MLS SuperDraft
The 2007 MLS SuperDraft, was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 12, 2007. It was the eighth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection belonged to expansion team Toronto FC.The SuperDraft was followed by the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft....
. LaBrocca was a regular starter for the reserve team that won the 2007 MLS Reserve Division
MLS Reserve Division
The MLS Reserve Division is an USA soccer league for the reserve teams of Major League Soccer.It was inaugurated on April 9, 2005, with the first official reserve game being a 2-0 victory by Chivas USA over the host San Jose Earthquakes, and disbanded after the 2008 season.The reserve division...
championship, and became a regular fixture in the senior team during the 2008 MLS season.
On March 25, 2010, LaBrocca, along with the Rapids 2011 MLS SuperDraft
MLS SuperDraft
The MLS SuperDraft is an annual event, taking place in January of each year, in which the Major League Soccer teams select players who have graduated from college or otherwise been signed by the league...
pick, were traded to Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
for Marvell Wynne
Marvell Wynne (soccer)
Marvell Wynne is an American soccer player who is known for his 96 pace on popular sports game He currently plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-High School and College:...
. He made his debut for Toronto FC on March 27, 2010 in a 2–0 loss to 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...
. LaBrocca scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 home victory vs. Chicago Fire May 8, 2010.
On March 11, 2011 LaBrocca was traded to Chivas USA in exchange for Alan Gordon
Alan Gordon (soccer)
Alan Gordon is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.-College:...
.. The move to Chivas USA would end up serving as the catalyst for LaBrocca's break out year. On July 9, 2011 LaBrocca scored the 10,000th goal in MLS
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...
history in a 1–1 draw with Sporting Kansas City. Then, on July 19, 2011 LaBrocca was selected by New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe
Hans Backe
Hans Backe is a Swedish former soccer player. He is currently the head coach of New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer....
as a reserve player for the MLS All-Stars game against Manchester United.
International
LaBrocca has played for the US national U-20 and U-23 national teams. On November 11, 2008 LaBrocca received his first call up to the senior national team camp ahead of a World Cup Qualifier against Guatemala, but did not play in the game.Individual
- Major League Soccer All-StarMajor League Soccer All-Star GameThe MLS All-Star Game is an annual soccer game held by Major League Soccer featuring selected players from the league against various competitors...
(1): 2011MLS All-Star 2011The 2011 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, held on July 27, 2011, was the 16th consecutive Major League Soccer All-Star Game, a soccer match involving all-stars from Major League Soccer. The MLS All-Stars faced Manchester United of the English Premier League for the second year running in the...