Diego Rocío

Player Details

Name

Diego Rocío

Height

5' 7"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

9.5.2007 (18)

Birthplace

San Diego, CA, USA

Position

Forward

Player Category

Homegrown

Player Status

Loaned Out

Latest

Real Salt Lake FW Diego Rocío Loaned to LIGA MX Powerhouse Club América

HERRIMAN, Utah (Thursday, February 5, 2025) - Real Salt Lake has loaned recent homegrown signing Diego Rocío to LIGA MX side Club América for the entirety of the 2026 MLS season. The loan comes nearly one month after Rocío completed the MLS NEXT Pro portion of his contract and entered

Career Summary

Now on loan to Club América U21s, Rocio is returning for his second season in Utah after starting one game and appearing in two since signing with the Real Monarchs in May 2025. The striker came to Utah from MLS NEXT Pro side, Philadelphia Union 2 where he played in four matches and notched one assist. Rocio made noise throughout MLS NEXT during the 2024 season, earning 2024 U17 Generation adidas Cup Most Valuable Player honors whilst leading Philadelphia Union to the title, also earning a 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star nod. Rocio is heading into the 2026 season with his first senior team contract.