Carlos Borja (soccer, born 1988)

Carlos Roberto Borja Baltazar (born January 18, 1988, in Orange, California) is an American former soccer player.

Youth
Borja, who is of Mexican American descent, came up through the youth system of Cruz Azul, earning an invite after impressing at a tournament. He also spent time with the Irvine Strikers and at the Bradenton Academy.

Professional
In late July 2006 he was signed to a developmental contract by Chivas USA. He played for Mexican parent club Chivas Guadalajara's affiliate team CD Tapatio in the Primera División A,   before returning to Chivas USA in 2010. He made his professional debut for Chivas on April 24, 2010, in a game against the San Jose Earthquakes. In 2011, he joined Los Angeles Blues and remained at the club for two years before returning to Chivas USA for the 2013 season.