Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Tony Alfaro was born June 15, 1993, in Michoacán, Mexico. He is a defender in Major League Soccer.

On January 14, 2016, Alfaro was selected in the second round (27th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC. He signed a professional contract with the club two months later. On March 25, 2016, Alfaro made his professional debut for USL affiliate club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a match against Sacramento Republic and conceded a penalty in the 62nd minute. Sacramento would convert their PK and win 1–0. On May 28, 2016, Alfaro made his first-team debut for the Seattle Sounders as a substitute for injured captain Brad Evans in the team's 1–2 loss against the New England Revolution. On March 4, 2018, Alfaro received a red card in the 83rd minute, as the Sounders lost its opening game of the 2018 season 1–0 to recent expansion team Los Angeles FC.

On 16 April 2021, Alfaro returned to Major League Soccer, signing with D.C. United. The next day, Alfaro debuted for the team in the 2–1 win over New York City FC. Alfaro scored his first MLS career goal on 1 May 2021, in a 1–4 loss against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Alfaro joined New York City FC for the 2023 season.