Ivan Becerra

Ivan Becerra (born 22 May 1984, in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico) is a Mexican American soccer forward who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.

Becerra played college soccer at Mission College from 2002 to 2003, scoring 34 goals and 19 assists during his two seasons there. He then transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he played two seasons for UCSB's soccer team, earning 12 goals and 5 assists.

He was drafted in the Third Round, 27th Overall, by the Columbus Crew in the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft. He saw no first team action during the 2006 season with the Crew. However, Becerra was sent on loan to then-USL Second Division side Cincinnati Kings to gain experience. His debut was made on 21 July 2006, marking his start as a professional footballer. He featured as a starter for them in a new position, central defense. Becerra saw 4 games with the Kings, the last being 13 August 2006, before being returned to the Crew.

Beccera was waived during the 2007 pre-season as the Crew sought to become roster-compliant.

References

External links

• Becerra Bio From www.UCSBGauchos.com, Retrieved 11 February 2008.
• Becerra Bio From www.PlayerHistory.com, Retrieved 11 February 2008.