Player Details

Name

Greg Garza

Height

5' 8"

Weight

146 lbs

Date of Birth

8.16.1991 (33)

Birthplace

Texas, TX USA

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Full Back

Preferred Side

Left

Footedness

Left
Latest News
Latest News
Former Atlanta, Cincinnati, USMNT defender Greg Garza retires

Former Atlanta, Cincinnati, USMNT defender Greg Garza retires

Former Atlanta United and FC Cincinnati defender Greg Garza has retired from professional soccer, he revealed in a Friday interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Garza started his tenure in MLS with Atlanta, where he played as a member of the club's 2017 expansion side and and the 2018 team that
FC Cincinnati expecting tough game against Atlanta United despite Josef Martinez injury

FC Cincinnati expecting tough game against Atlanta United despite Josef Martinez injury
Greg Garza leaves FC Cincinnati's match at Orlando early with injury

Greg Garza leaves FC Cincinnati's match at Orlando early with injury
Five for Week 5: Wiebe's big questions heading into the weekend

Five for Week 5: Wiebe's big questions heading into the weekend
Greg Garza gets rousing ovation on return to Atlanta with FC Cincinnati

Greg Garza gets rousing ovation on return to Atlanta with FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati racing to craft "identity" as tough trip to Atlanta arrives

FC Cincinnati racing to craft "identity" as tough trip to Atlanta arrives
Latest Video
Latest Video
Why Greg Garza trade is a big move for FC Cincinnati
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Why Greg Garza trade is a big move for FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati announces the trade for Atlanta's Greg Garza following the conclusion of the 2018 Expansion Draft.
Atlanta's Greg Garza says intensity was the key to first win over Red Bulls
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Atlanta's Greg Garza says intensity was the key to first win over Red Bulls
Was David Villa's tackle worthy of a red card? | You Make the Call
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Was David Villa's tackle worthy of a red card? | You Make the Call
Greg Garza's Unifying force in ATL
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Greg Garza's Unifying force in ATL
RED CARD: Greg Garza's night ends early
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RED CARD: Greg Garza's night ends early
Greg Garza Assist vs. Orlando City SC
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Greg Garza Assist vs. Orlando City SC
Career Summary

Option declined following 2020 season.

After arriving in a trade from Atlanta United, which he helped lead to the 2018 MLS Cup, injuries limited Garza's first season with FC Cincinnati to 13 appearances, including 11 starts.

INTERNATIONAL: Garza has been capped for the United States Men’s National Team ten times, most recently in January 2017.

OUTSIDE MLS: He signed with Tijuana of Liga MX on Dec. 21, 2011 and quickly became a key member of the Xolos lineup. Garza has combined to make 84 career appearances for Tijuana, including six appearances in Concacaf Champions League and four appearances in Copa Libertadores.

NOTES: 2018 MLS Cup champion...2017 MLS All-Star