Rocco Ríos Novo

Rocco Ríos Novo (born June 4, 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship club Phoenix Rising, on loan from Lanús. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for Argentina.

Club career
Born in Los Angeles, California, Ríos Novo began his career with Argentine club Lanús. On 2 March 2021, Ríos was loaned to Atlanta United 2, the reserve side of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United. On 5 April 2021, he signed a short-term contract with Atlanta United's first team before their CONCACAF Champions League match against Alajuelense.

Ríos Novo then made his professional debut for Atlanta United in the match against Alajuelense, coming on as a late first-half substitute for Brad Guzan, who was sent off with a red card.

On 21 April 2022, Ríos Novo was seen leaving Argentina via his Instagram story, hugging family members goodbye on a flight to Atlanta, as Atlanta United completed a deal to loan him back to the club after Brad Guzan tore his Achilles earlier that week.

International career
Eligible for the United States, Mexico and Argentina. Ríos Novo represented Argentina at several international youth levels ranging from the under-15 side to the under-16 side, including the under-17 side.

Personal life
Ríos Novo was born to a father from Mexico and mother from Argentina.

Honours
Argentina U15
 * South American U-15 Championship: 2017

Argentina U17
 * South American U-17 Championship: 2019