Rocco Ríos Novo

Rocco Ríos Novo is a goalkeeper born in Los Angeles on June 4, 2002. He developed in Lanús’s academy and represented Argentina at youth level, starting in the 2019 South American U-17 Championship and later appearing at that year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup. In March 2021, he joined Atlanta United 2 on loan from Lanús. Ríos Novo made his first-team breakthrough in the CONCACAF Champions League against Alajuelense, entering after a red card and making six saves in a 1–0 victory. He later played for Atlanta United before moving to Phoenix Rising in 2023, where he saved the final two penalties in the USL Championship final shootout, securing the title and earning MVP honors. Ríos Novo joined Inter Miami in 2025, adding another chapter to his cross-continental career. A right-footed keeper, he is noted for agile reactions and proactive goalkeeping.