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The current USMNT has many young stars in the sqaud, and one of he players that could be part of the roster for the 2026 World Cup is Diego Luna. The attacking midfielder made a nem for himself in the 2025 Gold Cup.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 14

Real Salt Lake dominate play, top Sporting KC to remain in playoff contention

Alexandros Katranis and Diego Luna scored and Real Salt Lake hung on for a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in Sandy, Utah. Zavier Gozo earned two assists as RSL (10-14-4, 34 points) ended their three-match losing streak.

Real Salt Lake News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Diego Luna Admits Underperforming In MLS: 'Not Scoring Enough'

USMNT 2025 Gold Cup star Diego Luna is unhappy with how he has performed in the second part of the season. After scoring three goals in two knockout matches to help the national team reach the tournament final, Luna returned to Real Salt Lake—but not the way he wanted to.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 26

Key takeaways from the USMNT's crucial September roster

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino released his 22-man roster for two upcoming international friendlies on Tuesday. Here are the key takeaways from his crucial pre-World Cup roster selection:

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 7

Coach flips script for aspiring USMNT players

Go to Europe. That's long been the refrain for any American soccer player hoping to make his debut with the U.S. Men's National Team. Go to Europe, sign with a recognizable club in a recognizable league, train with a top coach and don't worry about whether or not you're a consistent starter.

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Diego Luna Takes Responsibility After USMNT’s Painful Gold Cup Loss Vs Mexico

A couple of weeks after the Gold Cup Final between Mexico and the USMNT, Diego Luna had the opportunity to reflect on the tournament that put his name in contention for the World Cup next year.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Diego Luna Reveals How USMNT Blocked Out the Noise After Pulisic’s Gold Cup Snub

Diego Luna stepped into the spotlight during the Gold Cup, wearing the iconic number 10 shirt that previously belonged to Christian Pulisic. In a recent interview on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Luna opened up about how he handled Pulisic’s off-field drama and whether it impacted the team during the tournament.

Real Salt Lake News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Why Is IShowSpeed Participating In the 2025 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge Alongside Dempsey & Diego Luna?

One of the world’s most famous streamers, IShowSpeed, will participate in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge alongside former USMNT star Clint Dempsey and 2025 Gold Cup sensation Diego Luna.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Diego Luna Wants Cristiano Ronaldo To Rival Lionel Messi In MLS

Diego Luna was selected for the MLS All-Star Game for the second straight year—and now he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to join Major League Soccer. In an interview with Bleacher Report, the Real Salt Lake star revealed he’d love to see Ronaldo playing in the league.

Real Salt Lake News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Diego Luna’s Powerful Words for James Rodriguez Go Viral Before All-Star Match'

All-Star Week is here—and the biggest stars from Liga MX are set to face off against MLS’s best. In the past, the Mexican domestic league featured top talent, but now it boasts a “Real Madrid 2.0” vibe, with James Rodríguez and Sergio Ramos reuniting on the pitch.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / July 22

'Shouldn't Rely On Penalties to Win' – Diego Luna Reacts to USMNT’s Handball Controversy in Gold Cup Exit

Diego Luna became a breakout star after scoring three goals in two consecutive knockout matches, helping the USMNT reach the Gold Cup final against Mexico.

Real Salt Lake News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Diego Luna Transfer Update: USMNT Star Could Face Mbappe Next Season

USMNT star Diego Luna may soon leave MLS behind, with a potential move to Spain on the horizon, which could see him play against Mbappe. The 21-year-old

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 8

Three players on the rise for U.S. Men's National Team

The U.S. Men's National Team finished its packed slate of summer fixtures July 7 with a hard-fought 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Concacaf Gold Cup final. The USMNT that played in the final — indeed, the USMNT that played all summer — was a young, inexperienced group missing virtually all of its key athletes.

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Diego Luna's rise proves annual 'Camp Cupcake' still has plenty to offer USMNT

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Real Salt Lake News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Diego Luna's Explosive Statement: Local talents Never Got Opportunities Before Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino took over as USMNT manager in September 2024, and ever since, he’s been testing not only the players based overseas but also local MLS talents like Diego Luna.

Diego Luna News / Yardbarker / July 5

Diego Luna's rise proves annual 'Camp Cupcake' still has plenty to offer USMNT

When the United States Men’s National Team beat Guatemala to clinch its place in the 2025 Gold Cup final, 21-year-old Real Salt Lake attacker Diego Luna was the man who made it happen.

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Real Salt Lake News / Athlon Sports / July 4

What Is Diego Luna's Nationality, Ethnicity & Religion? Is He Mexican?

Diego Luna has become one of the top stars of the USMNT this summer at the Gold Cup and has put a strong case for himself to be part of the World Cup next year. Luna's creativity on the pitch has amazed U.S.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Donovan Warns Pulisic & USMNT Absentees With Diego Luna's Example- 'Be Careful'

Diego Luna delivered his best performance yet for the USMNT in their 2–1 semifinal win over Guatemala at the 2025 Gold Cup. The 21-year-old scored both goals, bringing his tournament total to three, after netting his first international goal in the quarterfinals against Costa Rica.

Alexi Lalas Names Clear Favorite for USA-Mexico

The United States Men's National Team will meet Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final for the eighth time on Sunday. USMNT advanced to the final with a 2-1 win against Guatemala on Wednesday, sparked by two goals from rising star Diego Luna.

Real Salt Lake News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Donovan Calls Out Olympic Coach After Diego Luna Brace

Diego Luna's performances for the USMNT at the Gold Cup this summer have fans in awe. One of the fans who enjoys watching Luna play for the national team is Landon Donovan.

Real Salt Lake News / Field Level Media / July 2

Diego Luna's 2 goals lift USA past Guatemala into Gold Cup final

Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes and the U.S. men's national team held on for a 2-1 victory over Guatemala in St. Louis on Wednesday to advance to the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Valencia News / Extratime Talk / June 30

Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna Emerging as a Key Player for USMNT Ahead of World Cup

The Moon man, Diego Luna, has earned his way onto the USMNT roster during the spring when he showed up when the rest of the team struggled to compete. Luna’s tough, rough neck style has earned the love of Real Salt Lake supporters who haven’t had much to root for since his arrival with the squad.

Real Salt Lake News / Extratime Talk / May 31

Diego Luna – Emerging Star of Major League Soccer

Diego Luna is an interesting name, depending on how you recognize the name. MLS Fans know that Luna is a force to be reckoned with and one of the most talented midfielders in the league.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 13

RSL relying heavily on Diego Luna as Timbers visit

Diego Luna seeks to extend his goal streak to four matches when Real Salt Lake host the Portland Timbers on Wednesday. For RSL (4-7-1, 13 points), it's pretty much been the U.S.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / April 6

MLS weekend wrap-up: Key takeaways from Matchday 7

The seventh weekend of the 2025 Major League Soccer season is officially over, with separation beginning to happen at the top and bottom of the league table.

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Diego Luna's brace helps RSL keep Galaxy winless

Diego Luna recorded a brace and Real Salt Lake kept the Los Angeles Galaxy winless by posting a 2-0 victory on Saturday afternoon at Sandy, Utah. Luna scored the two goals in a five-minute span of the first half and Real Salt Lake (3-4-0, 9 points) controlled the rest of the contest.

Real Salt Lake News / Field Level Media / November 7

RSL's Diego Luna named MLS Young Player of Year

Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna was named the 2024 MLS Young Player of the Year on Thursday. The 21-year-old California native recorded 20 goal contributions (eight goals, 12 assists) in 31 matches (26 starts).

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 6, 2024

Diego Luna scores in 2nd half to lead RSL past Earthquakes

Diego Luna's second-half goal led Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 victory over the host San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. With the victory, Real Salt Lake (15-7-11, 56 points) secured a top-four spot in the Western Conference and extended their unbeaten streak to five matches.