Information

Position: Defender
Hometown: Azusa, California
Date of Birth: September 15, 1998 (26)
Height: 6’1
Weight: 185
Instagram: alxlara_2

ALEX LARA

Acquired

Signed with Monterey Bay FC on December 27, 2022.

Professional Career

2023 Monterey Bay
Lara overcame an injury-riddled start to the 2023 season to finish strong with 12 starts in 17 regular season appearances. He finished third on the team in clearances (43) and blocks (9), and added 26 interceptions and 21 tackles. Lara also added two goals on the year, both coming in back-to-back matches in mid-late September.

2022 Las Vegas Lights FC
The 24-year-old spent the 2022 season with Las Vegas Lights FC where he recorded the second-most minutes on the team with 2,862 across 33 appearances (all starts). He added team-highs in clearances (158) and blocks (33), while also adding 53 interceptions and 44 tackles won defensively. He finished the year with an 83.2% passing accuracy and one goal.

2020-2021 Hartford Athletic
Lara signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Hartford Athletic. During his first season in Connecticut, Lara played 13 matches, recorded 33 clearances and 23 interceptions. In two seasons with the Athletic, the centerback scored two goals and added one assist.

Collegiate Career

Lara played collegiately for California State Northridge from 2017-2019 and earned Second Team All-Big West honors in his final collegiate season.