Greg Garza
Gregory "Greg" Martin Garza (born August 16, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a left-back. Club career. Estoril Praia. Garza spent several years with Sporting Clube de Portugal's under-19 team, but he was not offered a contract with the senior squad. As a result, he moved to Estoril Praia on a two-year contract in August 2010. Club Tijuana. Garza signed with Mexican Primera División side Club Tijuana on December 21, 2011. Garza made his debut coming in as a sub in minute 73 for José Sand against Monarcas Morelia in  a 1–1 tied game. He scored the first goal of his career for the club on October 13, 2012 in a 2–2 draw at Santos Laguna. Atlanta United. In December 2016 it was announced that Garza had signed a one-year loan deal with newly formed side Atlanta United for the 2017 season. Atlanta acquired Garza's MLS right from Columbus Crew SC in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. On November 29, 2017, Atlanta announced that it had signed Garza to a permanent multi-year deal. Greg Garza made $175,008 for the 2018  MLS Season. International career. Garza was announced as part of the United States senior squad for a friendly against the Czech Republic on September 3, 2014. His first senior international cap was recorded during the match, being subbed on in the 62nd minute. He was capped-tied to the U.S. national team after his first competitive match in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup against Haiti, while starting and playing 67 minutes. But after the group stage he was traded out of the gold cup roster for DaMarcus Beasley as each team could make six changes if they advanced to the  knockout round. Personal. Garza was born and raised in Texas but holds a Mexican passport by way of his father who was born in Mexico. Honors. Tijuana Atlanta United