Name: Marlon Rojas
Club: Somerset Eagles (Bermuda, 01-Mar-2007 to present).
DOB: 11th-Nov-1979.
Position: Defender.
T&T Senior Debut: 23rd-May-2004.
Previous Clubs: Superstar Rangers (Trinidad), Police FC (Trinidad), Joe Public (Trinidad, 2003 - 2004), Real Salt Lake (USA, 26-Jan-2005 to 28-Jun-2005), Atlanta Silverbacks (USA, 06-Apr-2006 to Nov-2006 ?).
Schools: Malick SC (Trinidad), Fatima College (Trinidad), St John's University (USA), Tampa University (USA).
NOTE: In 2003 Rojas had a stint with MLS side DC United, going on tour with them to Mexico. Played for T&T at the Under 23 and Senior level. Marlon mostly plays as a left back, he's fast and can score some serious bullet-shots with his powerful shooting, he can also cross the ball well and play as an attacking midfielder in the center or wide left. Rojas was a member of Tampa University that won the NCAA Div-II Championship in 2001 and also advanced to the sweet sixteen in 2000 with St John's University. Appeared in 21 games for St. John’s University, started 19, had one goal and five assists. Rojas was also named on the 2001 NCAA II Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team. Rojas added gold to his career when his team Joe Public won the "Super League Title" in 2004.

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06-Apr-2006 - Marlon Rojas signs with the Atlanta Silverbacks.

Real Salt Lake waives Marlon Rojas.

Real Salt Lake FC.
28-Jun-2005 - Real Salt Lake announced today that it has placed DF Marlon Rojas on waivers in order to make room for a trade that is expected to take place this week.
Rojas, 25 of Trinidad & Tobago, was signed by RSL on March 1, 2005. This season, the left-sided defender appeared in seven games, started six games, and logged 507 minutes during the team's 15 games.

Marlon Rojas ready.

By: Shaun Fuentes.
30-Mar-2005 - Real Salt Lake defender Marlon Rojas is carded to line up for his club against NY/NJ MetroStars on the weekend. But he’s more interested in playing today against Costa Rica.
Rojas was a starter in the 2-1 loss to United States last month but was on the bench on Saturday and is keen to get back among the starters having recovered from a hamstring injury.
“I am one hundred percent ready again. The coach is the one who decides whether I play or not and when I’m called I’ll be ready,” Rojas said.
“We are accustomed to these situations and it’s a matter of us being able to rebound against Costa Rica. Deep down I believe the guys all want to get it right in this one.”

Marlon Rojas eager to join his teammates.

By: Peter Richins - Salt Lake Tribune.
11-Mar-2005 - Because Portugal did not want him, Real Salt Lake's newest defender, Marlon Rojas, decided to settle for Salt Lake City.
Rojas, the team's recent 25-year-old acquisition and a regular on the Trinidad and Tobago national team, intended to join Real during the team's practice sessions in Monte Gordo, Portugal, last week. But as it turned out, his visa was good enough for about every other country in the world except Portugal.
"It has been on my mind," Rojas said. "The guys have an edge on me, training the past couple of weeks."
Rojas first arrived in Utah on Friday evening, and Saturday was at the team's three-on-three youth soccer event. His first impressions of Utah, mixed with the action at the University of Utah's indoor football practice facility, were positive.
"It's going to be great; the people here seem really interested in what we are going to do here," Rojas said.
While the rest of the team practices in Portugal, Rojas will bide his time in Utah looking for a house and otherwise getting settled. He also is resting a hamstring he pulled recently in a game against Jamaica. He is looking forward to when Real returns to the United States for its practice sessions in Redlands, Calif.
His training with Real may be short-lived, however. Chances are, he will be recalled to Trinidad for national team training.

Marlon Rojas officially joins Real Salt Lake.

By Jason Halpin / MLSnet.com Staff.
02-Mar-2005 - Real Salt Lake finalized their long-anticipated acquisition of Trinidad & Tobago defender Marlon Rojas on Tuesday, further adding to their line-up of talented internationals. Rojas is slated to join his new teammates in Monte Gordo, Portugal, on Wednesday.
Rojas normally plays as a left back but he can also be used in an attacking role, either on the left or centrally. Thus far in the 2006 World Cup qualifying cycle, Rojas has served the Soca Warriors from the back line, using his pace and crossing ability to help T&T advance to the final round of CONCACAF qualifying.
"Marlon Rojas is a very experienced international player and I was able to see him play recently against the U.S. national team in round two of World Cup qualifying in Trinidad & Tobago," said RSL head coach John Ellinger. "As a coaching staff, we are excited for him to join the team and expect him to fill the opening left by Pablo Brenes, who was recently traded."
The 25-year-old has started seven of his country's nine matches since the start of qualifying, missing two full matches -- against Mexico and St. Vincent and the Grenadines -- and part of a third due to an ankle injury. Rojas played a full 90 minutes on Feb. 9 against the United States, picking up a yellow card but not making a real difference as the Soca Warriors fell 2-1 to the USA.
If Ellinger uses Rojas as Brenes was used last season by Bob Bradley with the MetroStars, he would likely play on the left side of the midfield, where he would add to an already potent attack that includes Jamaican international midfielder Andy Williams, U.S. international striker Clint Mathis and the league's all-time leading scorer, striker Jason Kreis. If Ellinger instead uses Rojas as T&T national team manager Bertille St. Clair uses him, he would complete a very talented starting defensive unit.
Veteran U.S. international Eddie Pope serves as the anchor of Ellinger's back line, and Brian Dunseth, another recent arrival to the Wasatch Front, is likely to be Pope's partner in the middle. Rojas seems to be a good candidate to fill the left back spot, but with Evan Whitfield, Matt Behncke, Nelson Akwari and Rusty Pierce all in the mix, Ellinger may choose to liven up his midfield with Rojas' tenacity.
Prior to joining RSL, Rojas spent his entire professional career in his home country, having spent time with Superstar Rangers, Police FC and Joe Public, with whom he won the T&T Super League title in 2004. Rojas played college soccer at both St. John's University and the University of Tampa, winning the Division II national title at the latter in 2001. He spent time with D.C. United in 2003, but departed prior to the start of the regular season. Rojas is the fifth international to join RSL in advance of its inaugural campaign. Pope, Mathis, Williams and Zimbabwean forward Dipsy Selolwane are the others.

MLS coach kept eyes on Marlon Rojas.

By: Shaun Fuentes.
02-Jan-2005 - Defender Marlon Rojas has signed a one-year deal with new American MLS side Real Salt Lake. The 25-year-old former Tampa University graduate was snapped up by Salt Lake coach John Ellinger, who remembered him from his College days up to 2001.
“The coach knew me since back then and he’s always indicated an interest in me and now having gotten this position as coach, I got the chance to sign,” said the ex-Joe Public player.
“I think I’m in really good shape now. I’m feeling just as good if not better than when I was at Tampa and during my stint with DC United.
“My confidence has grown and this is the reason for my form at the moment.
“I’m not getting too confident though, because it’s important that I keep this up and deliver on the field when it really matters,” added the former Police and Superstar Rangers player who hails from Arima. Rojas was selected on the American NCAA All Star team in 2001 when he helped Tampa to the Division II title.

Marlon Rojas joins Real Salt Lake.

By: Shaun Fuentes.
29-Jan-2005 - Marlon Rojas will now join the list of overseas pros as he signed a contract with new American MLS side Real Salt Lake on Wednesday. Having been snapped up by coach John Ellinger, Real general manager Steve Pastorino announced Thursday that Rojas has signed and the chances are that he will be on the field when the team kicks off for the first time against the NY/NJ MetroStars on April 2.
"Rojas is another example of the network that John has among other coaches," Pastorino said. "He is a player that has been overlooked by the other MLS teams." At a media roundtable Thursday, the team unveiled a list of the probable starters for the opener at the Meadowlands. Rojas, was listed as a left-side defender, and will start in the back next to Matt Behncke, Brian Dunseth and Rusty Pierce. Among Rojas’ team-mates at Real will be United States forward Clint Mathis and Jason Kreis, as well as Jamaican midfielder Andy Williams.

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