Mike Caso (born July 13, 1984) is an American former soccer player.

Mike Caso
Personal information
Full name Michael Caso
Date of birth (1984-07-13) July 13, 1984 (age 39)
Place of birth San Mateo, California, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder/Forward
Youth career
2003–2006 San Diego Toreros
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Los Angeles Galaxy 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 7, 2009

Career

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Youth and College

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Caso attended Hart High School in Newhall, California,[1][2] played club soccer for West Valley Samba, and played college soccer at the University of San Diego, scoring 22 goals in a four-year career with the Toreros, and being named to the All-WCC First Team as a junior.

Professional

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Caso played extensively in the MLS Reserve Division, for both Los Angeles Galaxy and Columbus Crew, before being signed to a development contract by Galaxy in 2007.[3] His first - and, to date, only - professional appearance came on August 26, 2007, during the Galaxy's 3–0 loss to the Colorado Rapids. He played the first 45 minutes of the game before being substituted out for Peter Vagenas.

References

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  1. ^ Gripp, Heather (February 1, 2001). "BOYS SOCCER: HART'S CASO A FINISHER, NOT A QUITTER". Daily News. Los Angeles. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Kredell, Matthew (January 25, 2002). "ALL IN THE FAMILY; HART SOCCER STANDOUT CASO HAS FOLLOWING". Daily News. Los Angeles. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Marek, Grant (October 15, 2007). "Charged up". The Signal. pp. B1, B5. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
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