Rafael Jauregui

Rafael Jauregui
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-12-20) 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

Rafael Jauregui (born December 20, 2004) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Tacoma Defiance in MLS Next Pro.

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.

References

  1. ^ "Sacramento Republic sign 15-year-old Rafael Jauregui". indomitablecitysoccer.com. July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "Sacramento Republic vs. Reno 1868 – 20 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "20-year-old midfielder Rafael Jauregui joins Charlotte Independence". USLLeagueOne.com. USL League One. Retrieved February 6, 2025.