Julio César Cascante Solórzano (born 3 October 1993) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club Austin FC.

Club career

Cascante started his career at Orión in 2011, before transferring to UCR for a three year stint. Cascante signed with Saprissa for the second half of the 2016 season, helping the team earn their 33rd league title. He also made five appearances in the CONCACAF Champions League during his time with Saprissa.[1]

After starting his career in his native Costa Rica, Cascante signed with MLS side Portland Timbers on 2 January 2018.[2] Cascante helped the team return to the MLS Cup final before falling to Atlanta United 0–2.[3]

Cascante was traded from Portland Timbers to MLS expansion side Austin FC in exchange for $250,000 in general allocation money on December 13, 2020.[4] In April 2023, Austin FC extended Cascante's contract through the 2025 season, with a 1-year club option for 2026.[5]

International career

Cascante was first called up for the Costa Rica national football team for the 2015 Olympic qualifying.[6] Starting in 2023, Cascante became a regular on the Costa Rica national football team, making appearances in friendlies,[7] CONCACAF Nations League,[8] and 2024 Copa América.[9]

Career statistics

Club

As of 22 February 2025[10][11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] CCL Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Orión 2011–12 Primera División 11 0 — — — 11 0
Club Total 11 0 0 0 0 0 — 11 0
UCR 2013–14 Primera División 7 0 — — — 7 0
2014–15 Liga FPD 34 0 — — — 34 0
2015–16 1 0 — — — 1 0
Club Total 42 0 0 0 0 0 — 42 0
Saprissa 2016–17 Liga FPD 34 3 — 5 0 — 39 3
2017–18 20 6 — — — 20 6
Club Total 54 9 0 0 5 0 — 59 9
Portland Timbers 2 2018 USL Championship 1 0 — — — 1 0
Club Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Portland Timbers 2018 MLS 21 0 1 1 0 0 — 22 1
2019 22 0 2 0 0 0 — 24 0
2020 5 1 — 0 0 — 5 1
Club Total 48 1 3 1 0 0 — 51 2
Austin FC 2021 MLS 31 2 — — — 31 2
2022 32 3 1 0 — 3[b] 0 36 3
2023 24 2 2 0 0 0 2[c] 0 28 2
2024 25 2 — — 2[c] 0 27 2
2025 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
Club Total 113 9 3 0 0 0 7 0 123 9
Career total 269 19 6 1 5 0 7 0 287 20
Notes
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in U.S. Open Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup

International

As of match played 18 November 2024
Costa Rica
Year Apps Goals
2015 1 0
2023 3 1
2024 9 0
Total 13 1

Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Julio Cascante
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 12 September 2023 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia  United Arab Emirates 1–4 1–4 International Friendly

Honours

Saprissa

References

  1. ^ "Cascante leaves Saprissa for Portland Timbers". CONCACAF. February 6, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  2. ^ "Timbers acquire central defender Julio Cascante".
  3. ^ "ATL 2, POR 0: Five Stripes deliver MLS Cup glory". MLSsoccer.com. December 8, 2017. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  4. ^ Garcia, Kyle (2020-12-13). "Timbers officially trade Julio Cascante to Austin FC". Stumptown Footy. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
  5. ^ "Austin FC, Julio Cascante Agree to New Multi-Year Contract". Austin FC. April 11, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  6. ^ "Final 20-player rosters announced for 2015 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship". Caymen INews. September 27, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Julio Cascante Called Up To Costa Rican Men's National Team". Austin FC. August 30, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "Julio Cascante Called Up to Costa Rica Men's National Team". Austin FC. March 15, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  9. ^ "Julio Cascante Named In Costa Rica Roster For Copa América 2024". Austin FC. June 11, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  10. ^ Julio Cascante at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  11. ^ Julio Cascante at Major League Soccer
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Cascante
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