Carlos Alvarez (soccer, born 1990)

Carlos Alvarez (born November 12, 1990) is an American soccer coach and former professional player who played as a midfielder. He works as a youth coach for San Diego Surf.

Youth and college career
Alvarez was born in Los Angeles, California on November 12, 1990. He attended Bishop Mora Salesian High School in Los Angeles, where he played soccer. He then continued to University of Connecticut, where he continued his soccer career. He majored in Spanish.

Major League Soccer
Alvarez was selected as the second overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by Chivas USA. On March 17, 2013, Alvarez debuted for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer against local-rivals, Los Angeles Galaxy, at the Home Depot Center, in which he came in as a half-time substitute for José Erick Correa, and scored the game-tying goal even though Chivas USA had only 10 men.

On July 1, 2014, Alvarez was traded to Colorado Rapids in exchange for Nathan Sturgis.

Lower divisions
On February 2, 2016, Alvarez was announced as the first-ever signing by San Antonio FC.

On March 23, 2017, Alvarez was announced as the first-ever signing by Los Angeles FC, but was waived by the club before their inaugural season in 2018.

Alvarez was signed by Loudoun United on July 17, 2019, for the remainder of the 2019 USL season, and scored his only goal for the club on August 9, 2019, in Loudoun's Segra Field opener.

On February 8, 2020, Alvarez joined San Diego Loyal.

Coaching career
Following his retirement from professional football, Alvarez began his coaching career, joining San Diego Surf. Carlos has coached the 2014, 2015, and 2012 youth teams at the Surf under Billy Garton.

Personal life
Born in the United States, Alvarez is of Mexican descent. Alvarez is married to Renae Cuéllar, also a soccer player, who plays for Tijuana and the Mexico women's national team. They have a son, Romeo, who was born in April 2017. Alvarez's brother Efraín is also a professional soccer player for the Los Angeles Galaxy.