Player Details

Name

Joe Corona

Height

5' 8"

Weight

161 lbs

Date of Birth

7.9.1990 (34)

Birthplace

Los Angeles, CA USA

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Central Midfielder

Preferred Side

Centre

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Senior
Career Summary

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed to a multi-year contract through the 2022 season on Dec. 31, 2020, after being selected in Stage 2 of the MLS Re-Entry Process. Corona had previously been selected by Austin FC in the Expansion Draft but did not sign a contract with the club.

Corona is a central midfielder who has vast experience in Liga MX and with the US men's national team. He is calm on the ball and can get forward to join the attack. After two years with the LA Galaxy, he is set to be a key figure for Tab Ramos' Dynamo side.

INTERNATIONAL: Corona has featured for the U.S. men’s national team on both the youth and senior levels. The midfielder has made 23 senior appearances for the USMNT team, including caps during Olympic qualifying, Concacaf Gold Cup and FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches.

OUTSIDE MLS: Born in Los Angeles, Corona began his professional career with Club Tijuana in 2010. In his first season with the club, he helped his side earn promotion to the Primera División after making 34 starts and scoring six goals. In all, he has made 195 appearances for Club Tijuana, scoring 11 goals and adding nine assists. He has also spent time on loan playing for Club América, Veracruz and Sinaloa in Mexico.