Mauro Rosales facts for kids
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| Full name | Mauro Damián Rosales | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 24 February 1981 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Villa María, Argentina | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 1999–2004 | Newell's Old Boys | 119 | (30) | ||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Ajax | 63 | (6) | ||||||||||
| 2007–2010 | River Plate | 64 | (4) | ||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Seattle Sounders FC | 86 | (12) | ||||||||||
| 2014 | Chivas USA | 21 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 35 | (1) | ||||||||||
| 2016 | FC Dallas | 23 | (2) | ||||||||||
| 2017 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2019 | Alumni | 2 | (1) | ||||||||||
| Total | 420 | (56) | |||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||
| 2001 | Argentina U20 | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2004 | Argentina Olympic | 6 | (1) | ||||||||||
| 2004 | Argentina | 10 | (1) | ||||||||||
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Mauro Damián Rosales, born on February 24, 1981, is a former professional footballer from Argentina. He was known for playing as an attacking midfielder, a player who helps both defend and attack. Mauro was especially good at running fast and sending the ball across the field to his teammates. One of his biggest achievements was winning a gold medal with the Argentine Olympic team at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Mauro Rosales: A Football Journey
Starting His Club Career
Mauro Rosales began his football journey with Newell's Old Boys in Argentina. His excellent play there caught the eye of big European clubs. In 2004, he moved to the Netherlands to join Ajax, a famous team.
While playing for Ajax, Mauro appeared in 63 league matches and scored 6 goals. After three years, in 2007, he returned to Argentina. He joined River Plate for a fee of 1.8 million euros. He helped River Plate win the Clausura 2008 tournament, which was their first title in four years.
Making His Mark in Major League Soccer
In 2011, Mauro Rosales decided to try playing in the United States. He went on trial with Seattle Sounders FC, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS). After a successful trial, the club officially signed him on March 18, 2011.
During his first season with Seattle, Mauro scored 5 goals in 26 games. He also made 13 assists, which means he helped his teammates score 13 times. This was the third-highest number of assists in the league that year. His 13 assists also set a new record for the club. Mauro won the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award for the 2011 season. He signed a new contract with Seattle in December 2011. In his three years with the Sounders, he scored 12 goals and made 34 assists in league games. He also helped the team win the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
After Seattle, Mauro was traded to Chivas USA in December 2013. Then, in August 2014, he moved to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He played 35 games for the Whitecaps, scoring one goal and assisting six others. In 2016, Mauro was traded again, this time to FC Dallas.
Playing for His Country: Argentina's Pride
Mauro Rosales also had a successful career playing for his home country, Argentina. He was part of the Argentina U20 national team that won the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. This is a big tournament for young players from around the world.
In 2004, he was a key player for the Argentine Olympic team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. That same year, he also played for the senior Argentina national team. He helped them reach the finals of the 2004 Copa América, where they finished as runners-up.
Life Off the Pitch
In March 2012, Mauro Rosales received his U.S. green card. This special status meant he was considered a local player for MLS teams. This helped teams manage their rosters, as there are rules about how many international players a team can have.
Mauro's Achievements and Trophies
Mauro Rosales won many important titles throughout his career with different clubs and the national team.
Club Honours
- Ajax
- KNVB Cup: 2005–06, 2006–07
- Johan Cruijff Shield: 2005, 2006
- River Plate
- Primera División: Clausura 2008
- Seattle Sounders FC
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup: 2011
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Canadian Championship: 2015
- FC Dallas
- Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup: 2016
- Supporters' Shield: 2016
International Honours
- Argentina U20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2001
- Argentina U23
- Summer Olympic Games: Gold Medal, 2004
- Argentina
- Copa América runner-up: 2004
Individual Awards
- MLS Newcomer of the Year: 2011
See also
In Spanish: Mauro Rosales para niños
