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Tony Rocha

Head Coach

Tony Rocha is a recently retired professional soccer player who spent 8 years playing in Major League Soccer.

Rocha developed a passion for soccer at the early age of 5. He went on to play club soccer in Houston, Texas. After a successful youth playing career, Rocha attended the University of Tulsa, where he played college soccer for four years and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general studies.

In 2016, Rocha was signed by MLS club Orlando City SC, where he played for three years before being traded to New York City FC. In 2021, Rocha won the MLS Cup Championship with NYCFC. After three years with New York, Rocha played his final professional season with Orange County SC in the USL.

Coach Tony joined the JA Elite system in 2022 and is currently enrolled in his coaching education process with US Soccer.

Contact: tonyr.jaelitefc@gmail.com

playing experience

University of Tulsa 2011-2015
USL Austin Aztex 2015
USL Orlando City B 2016
MLS Orlando City 2016-2019
MLS New York City 2019-2021
USL Orange County 2022

Associate Head coach King High School 2023
Head Coach King High School 2024
Applying for upcoming B License Coaching Course