page_title: Carlos Bocanegra
section_title: Racing Santander
hierarchical_section_title: Carlos Bocanegra / Career / Club / Racing Santander
caption_attribution_description: English: Team Captain Carlos Bocanegra takes questions from reporters at the U.S. National Soccer Team's open practice session with South African students and U.S. Mission to South Africa families at the Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 6, 2010. The U.S. National Soccer Team is preparing for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]
context_page_description: Carlos Manuel Bocanegra is an American sports executive and former professional soccer player. A two-time MLS Defender of the Year, Bocanegra also played professionally in England, Scotland, France, and Spain. He earned over 100 caps with the United States, serving as captain for six years. He is currently serving as technical director and vice president for Atlanta United.
context_section_description: On August 31, 2012, Bocanegra joined Spanish Segunda División side Racing Santander on a season-long loan. Bocanegra expressed a desire to return to Rangers once his loan deal has expired.
  He made his debut for the club, on September 22, 2012, in a 1–0 win over CD Mirandés. 
  However, his time at Santander was considered "disastrous", as he failed to start the remainder of the matches, though still played regularly, coming on as a substitute. The club was relegated to next division.
  On April 9, 2013, Carlos announced on his Twitter page that he would return to Rangers for the 2013–14 season. Though announcing his return, U.S. National Team Manager Jürgen Klinsmann warned Carlos not to play for Rangers next season.
caption: Bocanegra with the U.S. National Team in 2010
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