Servando Carrasco is an American professional soccer player who played most of his career in MLS. After being waived from LA Galaxy, the defensive midfielder joined USL League One team Fort Lauderdale CF (Inter Miami CF II) but left after a season in late 2020.
Carrasco played college soccer at the University of California Berkeley before his MLS debut with Seattle Sounders in 2011.
His fans praised him for playing with one of the greatest soccer players, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Aside from his own accomplishments, he is also known as the husband of the captain of San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer, Alex Morgan.
He and his wife, Alex Morgan, received a huge ovation from fans at their special appearance during Spurs’ NBA match against the Cavaliers on December 13, 2022.
His wife, Alex, is still on the news and will continue to play for San Diego Wave in 2023.
Before we discuss Servando’s life, let’s dive in for Carrasco’s quick facts:
Servando Carrasco | Quick Facts
Full Name | Servando Carrasco |
Birth Date | August 13, 1988 |
Birth Place | Coronado, California, United States |
Nick Name | Servando |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | North American |
Education | Completed Degree From The University Of California, Berkley |
Horoscope | Leo |
Father’s Name | Servando Carrasco Sr. |
Mother’s Name | Gloria Carrasco |
Siblings | One; Vivian Carrasco |
Age | 36 Years Old |
Height | 5’10″/1.78 m/178 cm |
Weight | 77 kg/170 lb. |
Hair Color | Dark Black |
Eye Color | Light Brown |
Build | Athletic |
Profession |
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Jersey Number | 6 |
Total Number Of Career Goals | 15 Goals |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife’s Name | Alex Morgan |
Kids | One; A Daughter |
Net Worth | $300k-$1.3 Million |
Social Media | |
Merch | Jersey |
Last Update | October 2024 |
Servando Carrasco | Early Life, Family & Education
Carrasco was born on August 13, 1988, to his parents, Servando Carrasco Sr. and Gloria Carrasco, in his hometown Coronado, California. There are no details about Carrasco’s father and his employment.
However, his mother, Gloria, survived breast cancer twice. People describe her as an iron lady.
In an interview with the media, Carrasco said that his mother is his most significant source of inspiration.
Carrasco has a younger sister, Vivian. But unfortunately, there is no information about Vivian.
Carrasco’s family moved to Tijuana, Mexico, after his birth. But after seven years, they returned to the U.S., and Servando joined St. Augustine High School.
When he was in college, Servando started to play soccer for the local football team.
Due to his good performance, he got a sports scholarship in 2007 at the University of California, Berkley.
How Old Is Servando Carrasco ? Age, Height & Body Measurements
Servando Carrasco is 36 years old.
He has a height of 1.78 meters. Similarly, his body is well-maintained and in good shape. Carrasco has no issues regarding his health as of 2024.
Servando weighs 170 pounds. He does not look lean because of his muscular body.
Carrasco is also a tattoo lover and likes to have tattoos on his body. There is a significant artistic tattoo on Carrasco’s left hand, over his biceps.
Servando Carrasco | Career
Carrasco has had a very astonishing career so far. He has dedicated his entire life to soccer.
However, he also had ups and downs during his soccer career. Let’s discuss his career details here:
High School & College Career
Carrasco started to play soccer at a very young age. In his teenage, Carrasco joined the local teams. He also played for St. Augustine school’s soccer team and the San Diego Surf Soccer Club of California.
However, his serious career started at the college level when he was 19, and he got a sports scholarship at the University of California in 2007.
While playing for the California Golden Bears, Carrasco successfully established several records and was named to the Pac-10-All-Academic second team.
Carrasco was one of the two players at the University of California to have seven assists during the season, including one goal-winning assist against Oregon State University.
During his four years of playing career in the California Golden Bears, Carrasco scored 13 goals.
Professional Career
On January 13, 2011, the Seattle Sounders F.C. drafted him in the second round (27th overall) of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft with a base salary of $42k.
On March 21, 2011, he played his debut match for the Sounders against New York Red Bulls.
But Carrasco was unable to score for the club for two years. In 2013, he scored his first goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps F.C.
Later, the Sounders F.C. traded him to Houston Dynamo in 2013. He spent a year playing with the Houston Dynamo F.C.
Houston To Fort
After a season with Houston, the club traded him to Sporting Kansas City on February 18, 2015, in exchange for the 30th pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft.
And five months later, Orlando City SC signed him from Kansas City, on July 20, 2015, in exchange for Orlando’s midfielder Amobi Okugo.
His MLS career second goal was in the 1-0 victory over New York Red Bulls on April 19, 2017.
Even after two MLS seasons with Orlando City SC, Carrasco’s declining career didn’t see notable uplift. So the club didn’t offer him a contract option. As a result, Servando entered the 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft.
On December 21, 2017, the L.A. Galaxy selected him in Stage Two of the draft & signed a contract on January 11, 2018. There he got to play alongside Swedish legendary soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Despite 35 appearances: 19 in 2018 & 16 in 2019, Servando went scoreless.
But being a defensive midfielder, it is hard to score. That’s why people do not criticize Carrasco for his playing technique.
On January 1, 2020, he left L.A. Galaxy after the club declined to offer him a new contract extension.
Servando became a free agent until Fort Lauderdale CF (now Inter Miami CF II) signed him for the 2020 season on December 27, 2020. With Fort Lauderdale, he played 12 games wearing jersey number #5 before his exit on December 1, 2020.
In his total career, he played 213 games and recorded two goals, 6 assists, 30 yellow cards, and 1 red card.
Servando Carrasco | Career Stats & Achievements
L.A. GALAXY | |||
Major League Soccer(MLS) | |||
Year | Matches | Goals | Assists |
2019 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
ORLANDO CITY | |||
Major League Soccer(MLS) | |||
Year | Matches | Goals | Assists |
2017 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
2016 | 31 | 0 | 5 |
2015 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
SPORTING KC | |||
Major League Soccer(MLS) | |||
Year | Matches | Goals | Assists |
2015 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
HOUSTON DYNAMO | |||
Year | Matches | Goals | Assists |
2014 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Achievements
2x US Open Cup Winner | ||
14/15 | Sporting Kansas City | |
10/11 | Seattle Sounders FC |
Who Is Servando Carrasco Married To? Personal Life, Wife & Children
Servando Carrasco is happily married to his wife, Alex Morgan. Interestingly, Alex is an American professional soccer player for the San Diego Wave F.C. of the National Women’s Soccer League. It is the highest division of women’s professional soccer in the U.S.
Carrasco and Alex Morgan met during their college days. Alex was playing for the University of California’s team, and Carrasco was also playing there. The couple continued to meet and started dating in 2007.
However, they did not disclose their relationship until 2013. Carrasco and Morgan decided to marry on December 31, 2014.
On May 7, 2020, Alex Morgan gave birth to a baby girl, Charlie Elena Carrasco. Exactly three days before Mother’s day, Carrasco expressed how his life was complete after the arrival of their daughter in his family.
How Much Does Servando Carrasco Make? Net Worth & Income
Carrasco has played for six clubs in his professional career. He has had significant signings and was paid a tremendous amount of money.
As per different online sources, Carrasco’s net worth sum around $300k-$1.3 million.
However, he is not the only earner in the house. Alex Morgan earns more than Carrasco.
She plays for San Diego Wave F.C. in the United Kingdom, and her net worth is a whopping $3 million.
2022-2023 Update
The couple is living a fulfilled life with their firstborn. Servando has not played for any club since 2020 and was seen taking part in bicycle races and Marathons most recently.
As per his LinkedIn profile, since 2018, Servando Carrasco has been a partner and advisory board member of FootyMarket, a marketplace for selling and buying soccer gear.
Though the company is not operational as of now.
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Whereas Alex Morgan, the NWSL star, is playing for San Diego Wave.
Morgan, in recent news, expressed how she wouldn’t be able to survive the craziness without her family by her side.
On the ‘Trained’ podcast by NIKE, she , “I wouldn’t be where I was now without my family helping me out with Charlie. Both me and Servando have been professional athletes and wanting to go back to play as soon as I can”.
Trivia
- Servando Carrasco was born in California, United States.
- He was selected 27th overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.
- On New Years’ Eve, 2014, he married Alex Morgan.
- He and Morgan welcomed their first child, a daughter named Charlie Elena, on May 7, 2020.
Social Media Presence
Servando Carrasco is quite active on Instagram and has around 85.9k followers. He often shares photos of his lovely wife and adorable daughter.
Likewise, Carrasco’s wife, Alex Morgan, also uploads pictures of their daily activities on her Instagram and Twitter.
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Servando was seen recently participating in the bike ride organized by @bordercycle. His daughter and wife were cheering him with enthusiasm.
Servando Carrasco | Popularity Graph
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
What team does Servando Carrasco play for?
Servando Carrasco was playing in the American professional soccer club Fort Lauderdale CF as a midfielder. However, he has not played since 2020.
What nationality is Servando Carrasco?
Carrasco holds American nationality and belongs of Mexican descent.
How did Alex Morgan and Servando Carrasco meet?
he pair first met while they were both playing soccer at the University of California, Berkeley in 2007.
Was Servando Carrasco born in Mexico?
No, Carrasco was not born in Mexico. He was born in the U.S. but spent most of his childhood in Tijuana city of Mexico.
What do Alex Morgan and Servando Carrasco like to do in their free time?
Alex Morgan and Servando Carrasco like to spend time with their daughter in their free time. Likewise, they also love to travel, meditate and cook delicious food.