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David Rodríguez (soccer, born 2002)

Mexican soccer player (born 2002)

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Overview

David Rodríguez Uribe (born May 5, 2002) is a professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis. Born in Mexico, Rodríguez has represented the United States at a youth level.

North Texas SC

In February 2019 Rodríguez was signed by North Texas SC after having success with the FC Dallas Academy. Rodríguez was a member of the 2019 North Texas SC team that won the 2019 USL League One Championship. At the beginning of the 2021 season North Texas SC announced that Rodríguez would be loaned to Atletico San Luis on a six-month loan. After making four appearances in Liga MX for Atlético San Luis, North Texas came to an agreement to sell Rodríguez, making him the first player sold by North Texas SC.

Atlético San Luis

Rodríguez made five more appearances for Atlético San Luis between the 2021 and 2022 Liga MX seasons. In August 2022, Rodríguez was loaned to Phoenix Rising FC for the end of the 2022 season. Going into the 2023 Austin FC II announced that Rodríguez was being loaned from Atlético San Luis on a season long loan. Rodríguez was the starting right wing for Austin FC II when they won the 2023 MLS Next Pro Cup, beating the Columbus Crew 2 by a score of 3–1. In May 2023, Austin FC announced they had signed on a short-term agreement, allowing him to be with the first team for four games. Rodríguez was the first player from the second team to make the first team bench, but did not appear in any games.

Atlético Ottawa

On February 5, 2025, Rodríguez joined sister club Atlético Ottawa on loan for the 2025 season. He made his debut and scored his first on April 5 in a 2–2 draw against the HFX Wanderers. In the 2025 Canadian Premier League final on November 9, which took place amid a snowstorm, Rodríguez scored both goals for Ottawa in their 2–1 extra time victory over Cavalry FC, and was named the player of the match. His first goal in the championship game, a bicycle kick, received extensive international media coverage and was dubbed the "icicle kick."

International career

On 16 October 2018, Rodríguez appeared in an under-17 friendly match for the United States against Russia.

Personal life

David's older brother Arturo is also a professional footballer.

Team

Atlético Ottawa *North Star Cup: 2025 Austin FC II *MLS Next Pro Cup: 2023 North Texas SC *USL League One Regular Season: 2019 *USL League One Championship: 2019

Individual

Atlético Ottawa *Canadian Premier League Finals MVP: 2025

External links

* * David Rodriguez at FC Dallas * * *

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