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name: Christian Gomez
position: M height: 5-8 weight:157 Birthdate: November 07, 1974 Hometown: Ramos Mejia, Argentina last club: Colorado (MLS) |
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| Regular Season Stats | full bio l year-by-year stats l video highlights |
| year | club | gp | gs | min | g | a | sht | sog | fc | fs | c | ej |
| 2009 | D.C. United | 27 | 20 | 1,612 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| Career | 144 | 130 | 10,675 | 48 | 39 | 290 | 159 | 140 | 188 | 27 | 0 | |
| Most Recent Video Highlights |
| date | clubs | video description |
| 07/24/08 | West Ham United @ MLS All-Stars |
 All-Star: Christian Gomez goal
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| 05/15/08 | Real Salt Lake @ Rapids |
Christian Gomez nets a penalty kick
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| 03/29/08 | Galaxy @ Rapids |
COL: Christian Gomez goal 60'
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MLS Experience
2007: After an uncharacteristic slow start to the season, Christian Gomez showed that he is one of the most talented and dangerous players in MLS, as he notched 10 goals - second most on the team - and nine assists - most on the team. He started in each of the 27 games he saw time in, while playing the second most minutes on the team (2,272). He earned his third consecutive All-Star on his way to tallying the most game-winning assists (5) in MLS. From 9/1 to 9/29, he collected assists in five straight games - tied for the longest stretch in MLS. Gomez also scored three goals in international competitions including a two-goal performance on 2/21/07 to open the season against CD Olimpia in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. For the third consecutive season, Gomez was named as a member of the MLS Best XI.2006: Gómez continued to flourish in his second full season with United, putting together an MVP-caliber year by leading the team in both goals (14) and assists (11) - both MLS career highs. An MLS All-Star in 2006, Gomez appeared in 30 games (28 starts) for the Black-and-Red. In games in which Gomez scored, D.C. United was 6-3-3, while the team was 7-1-3 in games which he notched an assist. His three game-winning goals were second only to Jaime Moreno, and no United player had more game-winning assists (four). His left-footed effort against Los Angeles on 6/11 earned him his first career Goal of the Week award. The Argentine was also named Player of the Week twice in 2006 - for his two-goal performance in Week 23 against Chivas USA and again in Week 26, as he hit for a goal and two assists against the New York Red Bulls.
2005: After providing an offensive spark down the stretch in 2004 and helping D.C. United to its fourth MLS Cup Championship, Gómez put together an impressive first full season with the Black-and-Red. The Argentine midfielder missed only one game, starting 30 of the 31 games he saw time in. He notched 11 goals and dished out nine assists, while being named to the MLS All-Star team. Gómez also had three multi-goal games during the season, tied for most in MLS. All three multi-goal games led United to a win - against KC on 5/21 (3-2), Chicago on 6/15 (4-3) and San Jose on 7/9 (3-0) - came at home and followed games in which United was shut out. For his efforts, Gomez was named to the MLS Best XI.
2004: Gómez joined D.C. United in August, making his first appearance against the Columbus Crew on 8/21. The Argentine midfielder quickly found his footing, creating many dangerous chances as an attacking midfielder. He scored four goals during the season, two of which were nominated for the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week. His two-goal performance against the MetroStars in the final game of the regular season propelled the Argentine to his first nod as Player of the Week.
Other Pro Experience
2003: During his second stint with Nueva Chicago (Argentina), Gómez helped the club earn promotion to the First Division, scoring 14 goals in 63 appearances. He then rejoined Independiente (Argentina) for a short stretch, scoring a single goal in 10 appearances before moving to Arsenal de Sarandi (Argentina). While at Arsenal, he made 30 appearances, totaling six goals for the Argentine Gunners.1997-02: In 1997, Gómez moved to First Division power Independiente de Avellaneda. From 1997 to 1999, he struck for 12 goals in 80 appearances, helping Independiente to success in the Supercopa and Copa Mercosur tournaments. He transferred to Argentinos Juniors to finish the 1999-2000 season before rejoining Nueva Chicago.
1991-96: Gómez began his career with Nueva Chicago, of the Argentine Second Division. In six years with Nueva Chicago, he made 155 appearances and tallied 46 goals.
Honors
Acquired
Signed as a discovery player on 8/14/04.
