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Diego Luna: From California Kid to US Soccer Star

10/6/2025

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Diego Luna, a Mexican-American soccer player, is a member of the United States men's national team under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Raised in California, Luna began playing at age five under his father and brother, then joined San Jose Earthquakes academy.
He later joined the Barcelona academy in Arizona and chose to represent the United States over Mexico, drawing mixed reactions.

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Story summary

Diego Luna, a Mexican-American soccer player, is a member of the United States men's national team under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Raised in California, Luna began playing at age five under his father and brother, then joined San Jose Earthquakes academy.
He later joined the Barcelona academy in Arizona and chose to represent the United States over Mexico, drawing mixed reactions.