Rafael Jauregui
American soccer player
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Rafael Jauregui (born December 20, 2004) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro.
Date of birth
December 20, 2004
Place of birth
Rancho Cordova, California, U.S.
Position
Midfielder
Current team
Tacoma Defiance| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 20, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Rancho Cordova, California, U.S. | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tacoma Defiance | ||
| Number | 42 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2020 | Sacramento Republic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Sacramento Republic | 50 | (1) |
| 2025 | Charlotte Independence | 29 | (1) |
| 2026– | Tacoma Defiance | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | United States U15 | 5 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 31, 2025 | |||
Career
Sacramento Republic
In July 2020, Jauregui signed a USL Academy contract with the club.[1] He made his league debut for the club on July 20, 2020, coming on as an 89th-minute substitute for Dariusz Formella in a 1–0 home victory over Reno 1868.[2]
Charlotte Independence
Jauregui joined USL League One club Charlotte Independence in February 2025.[3]
Personal life
Born in the United States, Jauregui is of Mexican descent.[citation needed]
