124
Current Players
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual month-long celebration dedicated to celebrating and paying tribute to the histories, cultures, and contributions of generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The United Soccer League will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15. Over the four-week span, the league will recognize, honor and celebrate members of the Hispanic community that have shaped the USL, its clubs and communities across the United States.
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USL Hispanic Heritage Fast Facts
*The facts below represent current and former USL Championship and USL League One players.
16
Current Countries
Represented
87
All-Time
Academy Signings
26
All-Time National
Team Players
30
All-Time
League Selections
13
All-Time
Award Winners
5
MVP Award Winners
News
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USL League Two Hispanic Heritage Month By the Numbers
By USLLeagueTwo.com Staff
10/14/2021, 3:00pm EDT
League Two breaks down Hispanic representation on the pitch
A Conversation With Juan and Diana Cruz, Queensboro FC II
By USLAcademy.com Staff
10/14/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Colombia natives are both making their mark in the Academy at one of the USL Championship's newest clubs
A Conversation with Phoenix Rising FC’s Jon Bakero
By USLChampionship.com Staff
10/13/2021, 12:00pm EDT
The Spanish forward shared how a passion for soccer keeps his family connected across continents.
Next Level Soccer coach Luis Rodriguez speaks about his Hispanic Heritage and its influence on his coaching
USL Championship’s All-Time Hispanic Team – Forwards
By USLChampionship.com Staff
10/08/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Our tribute to the top Hispanic players in the league’s history wraps up with three standout strikers
USL League One – Top 10 Hispanic Players in the 2021 Season
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff
10/08/2021, 11:00am EDT
From the defending Most Valuable Player to key figures in this year’s playoff race, here’s our list
USL Championship’s All-Time Hispanic Team – Midfielders
By USLChampionship.com Staff
10/01/2021, 12:00pm EDT
We continue our tribute to the top Hispanic players in the league’s history in the center of the park
USL Championship’s All-Time Hispanic Team – Goalkeeper and Defenders
By USLChampionship.com Staff
09/24/2021, 12:00pm EDT
We start our tribute to the top Hispanic players in the league’s history at the back
Hispanic Heritage Month – Dani Rovira & Anthony Velarde, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
By USLChampionship.com Staff
09/23/2021, 5:00pm EDT
Find out more about the on- and off-field relationship between the Hounds teammates
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“Soccer is the world’s game, and Latin America has given the USL dynamism, artistry and an unshakable love for fútbol. We look forward to honoring the diverse Hispanic people that continue to shape our league, and celebrating the connections between clubs and communities across the country.”
- Jake Edwards, USL President
Historical Timeline
Hispanic Representation Within the USL
Argentina
6 Active
Players
Players
5 Active
Players
Players
Chile
2 Active
Players
Players
5 Active
Players
Players
Colombia
15 Active
Players
Players
7 Active
Players
Players
Costa Rica
1 Active
Player
Player
Cuba
8 Active
Players
Players
6 Active
Players
Players
Dominican Republic
2 Active
Players
Players
Ecuador
1 Active
Player
Player
El Salvador
3 Active
Players
Players
2 Active
Players
Players
Equatorial Guinea
2 Active
Players
Players
1 Active
Player
Player
Guatemala
2 Active
Players
Players
Honduras
4 Active
Players
Players
Mexico
17 Active
Players
Players
4 Active
Players
Players
Panama
3 Active
Players
Players
Puerto Rico
1 Active
Player
Player
1 Active
Player
Player
Spain
9 Active
Players
Players
6 Active
Players
Players
Uruguay
4 Active
Players
Players
Venezuela
7 Active
Players
Players
3 Active
Players
Players