Coco Navarro

Jose "Coco" Navarro (born May 16, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Monarchs SLC in the USL.

Coco Navarro
Personal information
Full name Jose Navarro
Date of birth (1995-05-16) May 16, 1995
Place of birth Los Angeles, California, United States
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Real Monarchs
Number 23
Youth career
2010–2013 Real Salt Lake AZ
2013–2014 Marquette Golden Eagles
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015– Real Monarchs 10 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 23, 2015

Career

Youth and College

Navarro spent three years with the Real Salt Lake AZ Academy before signing a letter of intent to play college soccer at Marquette University. In his freshman year with the Golden Eagles, Navarro made 21 appearances and tallied three goals including a game winner against Akron in the second round of the 2013 College Cup. It was Marquette's first ever NCAA tournament victory.[1] He also recorded five assists that year and was named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team. In 2014, he made 18 appearances and tallied two goals and an assist.

Professional

On January 29, 2015, it was announced that Navarro signed a professional contract with Real Monarchs SLC, a USL affiliate of Real Salt Lake.[2] On March 22, he made his professional debut in a 0–0 draw against LA Galaxy II.[3]

References
  1. "NCAA Tourney: MU Tops Zips 1-0 in Extra Time". GoMarquette.com. Marquette Golden Eagles. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  2. Anderson, Eric (29 January 2015). "State pro notes: Navarro leaves Marquette, signs with Real Monarchs". WisconsinSoccerCentral.com. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  3. "Real Monarchs open inaugural season with a scoreless draw against LA Galaxy II". RealSaltLake.com. RSL Communications. 22 March 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
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