Website Manager

CARLOS PARRA

PROFILE

Coach Carlos brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Houston. He joined the Albion ECNL  staff from  Arlington Soccer VA where he served as the ECNL  Director and Director of Player Development. Over the last 20+ years Coach Carlos played on the U.S. U20 and U23 National teams, competing in the Youth World Championships with the U20s. He also played in Major League Soccer for the Colorado Rapids, New England Revolution, Miami Fusion and the New York/New Jersey Metrostars.

Coach Carlos previously served as Technical Director, Director of Girls Development Academy and ECNL Director in Atlanta and South Florida and Arlington Soccer Club VA . Prior to that, Carlos spent many years in Atlanta as Executive Director of Coaching for Atlanta Fire United Soccer Association. Carlos has his USSF A and National Youth licenses

HOMETOWN

  • West Haven, CT 

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • USSF “A” License and National Youth License
  • USSF "A" Training Center Staff Coach
  • NSCAA National Coaching Diploma
  • USSF Director of Coaching License
  • ID2 US Club Soccer Staff Coach and Super Y League ODP Coach

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • New York Metro Stars
  • Miami Fusion
  • New England Revolution
  • Colorado Rapids
  • Trained in Italy with AC Milan and in England with Sunderland F.C.
  • Member of the US U-20 National Team in 1997
  • FIFA U-20 World Cup (Malaysia 1997)
  • Member of the US U-23 National Team (1998-2000)
  • First player ever signed to MLS Project 40
  • MLS PME (Professional Match Evaluator)

FAVORITES!

  • Food - Steak/Pasta
  • Player/Team - Ronaldo/Brazilian
  • Pastime - Family time

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