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Rapids Sign Argentine Forward Facundo Diz

July 24, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Friday, July 24, 2009) - The Colorado Rapids announced today the signing of forward Facundo Diz. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Diz will be available to the Rapids for this Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls at Dick's Sporting Goods Park at 7:30 pm MT.

"Facundo adds the depth to our forward line that we have been looking for a long time," said head coach Gary Smith. "He's a good physical specimen, good target man, attacks the ball extremely well inside the penalty area, and from where he's come from he has a wealth of experience. As a personality, he has already shown what a wonderful addition he will be."

Diz comes to the Rapids having played the majority of his professional career in Argentina, most recently with Club Athletico Platense, where he scored nine goals in 15 games, helping the team avoid relegation.

Diz began his career with Club Atlético All Boys in 1997, playing with the club for eight seasons. He spent brief loan spells in 2004 with Banfield as well as Venezuelan side Deportivo Tachira before returning to Argentina and All Boys for their 2005 campaign.

Following a loan stint with Club Atlético San Telmo, Diz played the 2006-08 seasons with Club Atlético Tigre. Following a six month run with Olimpo de Bahia Blanca at the end of 2008, Diz caught on with Club Athletico Platense earlier this year, ultimately leading to his transition to MLS and the Rapids.

Facundo Diz - Forward

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Height: 6-2

Weight: 189

DOB: April 16, 1979

Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Last Club: Club Athletico Platense

Roster Status: Senior/International

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