Michael Barrios age 34 is wrapping up his career back in his native Colombia where he now plays for Once Caldas in the top flight. He even scored and assisted against Huracan on Tuesday in the knockouts of the Copa Sudamericana. But he is a brand new Yank Abroad because during his nine seasons in MLS with FC Dallas, Colorado, and the Galaxy he started the process for American citizenship That process is now complete. After the MOTM performance against Huracan, he returned to the USA to formally become an American citizen. He made the announcement today on his IG. 1959010221042364555 is not a valid tweet id Welcome to the world of being a YA. Here is video of Barrios against Huracan where the local media called him brilliant 1958677528622563467 is not a valid tweet id Love those players who come to MLS and become American citizens during their time in the league.
Pereira is one of the most beautiful cities in Colombia and one of the principal ones in probably the best region of Colombia, El Eje Cafetera...rolling green mountains, spring-like all year round, tons of coffee farms, flower farms, hot springs.
Wow. What a first game for Barrios as an American citizen 1962676974226198933 is not a valid tweet id
2 goals for Barrios in a 2-1 win for Once Caldas. 1962696537193996469 is not a valid tweet id He’s on fire. An MLS team should really bring him home
Also, this should be Manizales, which is an even better city than Pereira. Seriously, if you're thinking of visiting Colombia, do not miss this region. And get a frijolada while you're at it, you won't regret it
Once Caldas came up with a huge 2-0 away win over Independiente del Valle in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals on Wednesday night. Barrios went 90 minutes at left wing and reportedly played well. IDV was hit with a 34th minute red card that sunk them. Once Caldas & Barrios have an excellent chance at a semifinal spot hosting the second leg with a 2-0 advantage.
Michael Barrios with 82 minutes as Once Caldas survive a 14th minute red card to beat last place La Equidad and Juan Castilla 1-0. 3 shots for -.23 xG and just 3/9 on duels for Barrios.
Michael Barrios renewed his contract with Once Caldas for another year. During the press conference with the players who renewed their contracts, it was said that Barrios had offers from clubs in the United States. But he opted to remain with Once Caldas because he believes they can compete for a title in 2026.
Once Caldas won its Colombian Primera opener away over Cucuta 2-1 Cucuta scored first, Once Caldas equalized in the 64th on a penalty drawn by Barrios and converted by Dayro Moreno. Moreno then found the winner in the 87th. Barrios played 70 minutes. Seems like he played well 2013386687246667887 is not a valid tweet id