Orange County soccer player Anthony Chavoya makes his pro debut

Anthony Chavoya recently made his pro debut vs LA Galaxy Two (now Ventura County FC)/MLS Next Pro, in the US Open Cup. Chavoya is the first member of his family to have played in a professional soccer match.

This game counted as Chavoya’s pro debut because the tournament was a pro tournament that was opened to amateurs as well. The opposing team was a pro team that plays in the MLS Next Pro League, which is the league right below the MLS with features well known teams such as the LA Galaxy and LAFC.

Chavoya currently resides in Fullerton. He was born in Irvine to his parents Joe Chavoya and Mary Martinez. His grandparents are from Santa Ana. Chavaoya attended and graduated from Valencia High School in Placentia, California, as part of the class of 2021, according to Wikipedia.

Chavoya has played for Whittier College and the Zeta FC in Irvine, California. He also played locally with youth teams Chelsea SC, AC Brea, Stirkers USSDA, FC Golden State NPL, and Laguna United. 

Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

Share
Published by
Art Pedroza

Recent Posts

Firefighters had to extricate victims from two car crashes in Garden Grove last Friday

OCFA fire crews responded to two significant vehicle accidents in Garden Grove last Friday, requiring…

4 hours ago

An SUV was totally wrecked after hitting two light poles and a tree in Newport Beach

On November 24th, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m. Newport Beach Fire Department units NE63, NT63,…

7 hours ago

The SAPD arrested a man suspected in an armed robbery at a gas station

‼️UPDATE‼️ Earlier today, our robbery detectives arrested November 20, 2024, #WantedWednesday suspect Izaya Cuellar (35)…

20 hours ago

Driver arrested for destroying the lawn of a Costa Mesa park while doing donuts with his vehicle

Late Friday night, police officers responded to Balearic Park regarding a vehicle doing “donuts” on…

20 hours ago

The Garden Grove Police made six arrests and issued 25 citations at Friday night’s DUI Checkpoint

On Friday night, the Garden Grove Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint to help raise…

20 hours ago

A young woman who crashed into the Orange Park Plaza while speeding was arrested for possession of nitrous oxide

Early this morning, just after midnight, a black Honda CRV traveling east on Chapman Avenue…

21 hours ago

This website uses cookies.