Franco Coria

A defense-first defender who likes to take on attackers and then turn around and start the ball out of the back … despite his age, has experience at the top levels of soccer in Argentina.

BEFORE MLS: Has spent his entire professional career with Argentina’s Club Chacarita Juniors BA, coming up from its youth program in 2007 … has played primarily for the team’s reserve side during the last four seasons … made 18 appearances for Chacarita’s first team during that time … made eight appearances, including one start, during the 2008-09 season while Chacarita was “Nacional B” division in Argentina … when the side was promoted to the Primera Division for 2009-10 season, he made five starts and three substitute appearances.

PERSONAL:  Is the son of Omar and Mirian Coria … has two sisters, Nair and Mercedes … away from the field, he enjoys playing the guitar.