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Mastroeni, Pablo
- MLS player since 1998...Team captain of the Colorado Rapids
- First overall pick in the 2002 MLS Allocation Draft
- Made three starts in the 2002 World Cup finals for the U.S. National Team
- Born in Argentina, he became a United States citizen in 2001…Moved to the U.S. at the age of four
- Proposed to his wife, Kelly Long, during a halftime television interview for the MLS in 2000.
- Played for the Miami Fusion from 1998-2001
- Most prized non-soccer accomplishment was earning a degree in sports communications from North Carolina State
- Played guitar in a band named “Chicken Head Killas” in Miami
- Enjoys spending time in his vegetable garden with his two pugs, Zen and Reilly
- Favorite soccer player as a kid was Diego Maradona…now is Argentine midfielder Fernando Redondo
- In 2005 had first-born child with wife Kelly, and named him Gianluca after legend Italian goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca.
Mastroeni on family: “In my past experiences with the World Cup, family played a big role. If you’re happy off the field, it translates into good, positive play on the field. My dad always said to dream big. I remember walking out on the field before the [2002 World Cup opening] Portugal game, and my mother and father holding up a huge sign that said “Dare to dream, we love you Pablo.” Now it’s a new generation with my son being born and I hope to carry on some of the tradition with him.” -- www.ussoccer.com
On the 2006 World Cup: "Physically, I've never been in better shape in my life. "I've accepted my role in this world and whether I start for the team or not." -- The Arizona Republic
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Height: 5'10
Born: 8-29-76
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Sport: Soccer
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