So, how do you think he'll do? http://www.mlsnet.com/content/03/col0409rizo.html DENVER, CO (04-08-03)- The Colorado Rapids and Major League Soccer announced today the signing of 24-year old Mexican international Alberto Rizo to a multi-year deal. Details of the contact were not disclosed. “Alberto is a young versatile player that has proven himself at the highest level in the Mexican league,” said Colorado Rapids Head Coach Tim Hankinson. “His ability to defend and join the attack makes him a key addition to the team as we begin our run for the 2003 MLS Championship.” Rizo, a native of Guadalajara, Mexico began his professional career in 1996 and made his debut in the Mexican First Division playing for club Atlas in 1999. He played a total of three seasons with the first team of the Mexican franchise. “I’m very excited to be part of the Rapids and Major League Soccer,” Rizo said. “I’m here to help in any way I can so that with the support of the great fans of the Colorado area we can reach the championship match this season.” Before joining Atlas’ First Division team, Rizo won the Mexican Second Division championship in two occasions (1996 and 1997) playing for the Atlas reserve squad. In 2002 Rizo played for the current current leader of the Mexican Primera A Division, Zacatepec, playing a key role inthe team’s defensive scheme. The former Mexican Under-17 and Under-21 National Team player is currently in the Denver area waiting for his work permit to come through to be able to play his first game for the Rapids. #13 Alberto Rizo -DEFENDER- Height: 5-11 Weight: 180 D.O.B.: 02/19/1979 in Guadalajara, MEX Previous Clubs: Zacatepec, Primera “A”, MEX (2002), Atlas F.C., Mexican First Division, MEX (2001-1999), Bachilleres, Mexican Second Division MEX (1999-1998)
I hope he does good or at least can become a better player in the MLS. At 5'11 we could really use a defender of that height in the National Team. The last players we had in that position of similiar height were frightening slow and quite clumsy (Vidrio/De Anda) Hopefully Rizo can break the mold..
Impaled, levante: Rizo is a player to follow in 2003 Mls season what happened to the other mexican in NY metros? alvarez
no debuto Rizo! ayer perdio su equipo con los de san Jose 2-1 gol del equipo del mexicano lo marco Zizi Roberts, el otro internacional (Liberia) arbitro J marrufo!
Rizo es un jugador que debuto Lavolpe en el Atlas hace unos anios. Luego desaparecio del mapa un rato y creo que estaba jugando en 1 "A". POr lo que he oido no es malo y por lo menos es relativamente joven. A ver si les funciona a los de la liga gringa. Quien sabe.
Efer Thanks for the update......but I wasn't asking any questions about Rizo. Are you insinuating that Impaled is my marionetacalceta?
debuto alberto con el colorado, as they lost 2-1 to metros NY jugo 83 minutos, se llevo una amarilla en el minuto 43, fue reemplazado por el joven Kyle Beckman quien tiene game report on his day view?
No he isn't. It was about the mexican who played in the rapids when they went to the final. That was David Patiño.
Rafael Hernandez Indeed it was David Patino who had a great match that day. I remeber Marcelo Balboa was on the team that day as well..
I remember Alberto Rizo in Guadalajara... I hope he brings back the $green$ to México. Now i know how the south americans feel when their below average players are transferd to other leagues... i don´t think they even mind... Juanito!!
MLS Do you guys think that one day the Gringos League will be better than ours, the Mexican? Mexico Champion Germany 2006!!! Si Se Puede!!!
No... jamás va a ser mejor. El futbol es arte... y no se hace arte a base de dinero... Saludos! Juanito!