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 Carlos Borja
 
Hometown: Anaheim, Calif.
Club: Chivas USA (MLS)

U.S. National Teams: A tough defender in the back … Has been with U.S. Soccer’s Residency Program since the fall of 2003 … Was called into a U-20 camp in 2004, coming on as a substitute against Mexico … U.S. Under-20s: Called into an his first U-20 camp in November in Sunrise, Fla. … Came on as a reserve against Mexico to help obtain a 2-1 victory … Under-17s: 2005: Has appeared in 12 matches, starting seven … Came on as a substitute against Haiti on April 3 … 2004: Registered 40 appearances, starting 34 games … Tied for second on the team with six assists … Scored two goals on the year … Notched winning goal in 2-0 victory over the U-18 Renegades on March 14 … Scored opening goal in 2-2 draw with Auburn University-Montgomery … Played in 17 international matches, fourth most on the team … Started 14 of those international matches … 2003: Appeared in three matches, starting two

Professional: Signed by Chivas USA in 2006.

High School / Club:
Attended Loara High School in Anaheim, Calif. … Club team is the Irvine Strikers … Won a national championship with the Irvine Strikers in 2002 … Played with the youth team at Cruz Azul in Mexico City, Mexico from 2001-03 as a defender … Was spotted by Cruz Azul while competing in the Copa Chivas Tournament.

Personal: Born in Orange, Calif. … Full name is Carlos Roberto Borja … Parents names are Maria and Manuel … Older brother, Luis, played professionally in Mexico with Leon … Has a sister named Lilly … His dream vacation spot is London, England … Enjoys playing basketball … His favorite soccer moment was when Juan Roman took on three players and scored in a Boca Juniors vs. River Plate match … Names his family as his favorite possession … "Family Guy” is his favorite TV show … Nickname is Charlie … His idol is his older brother.
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