Rocco Ríos Novo (born June 4, 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Born in the United States, he represents Argentina at international level.
Club career Born in Los Angeles, California, Ríos Novo began his career with Argentine club Lanús. On 2 March 2021, Ríos was loaned to Atlanta United 2, the reserve side of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United. On 5 April 2021, he signed a short-term contract with Atlanta United's first team before their CONCACAF Champions League match against Alajuelense.
Ríos Novo then made his professional debut for Atlanta United in the match against Alajuelense, coming on as a late first-half substitute for Brad Guzan, who was sent off with a red card.
On 21 April 2022, Ríos Novo was seen leaving Argentina via his Instagram story, hugging family members goodbye on a flight to Atlanta, as Atlanta United completed a deal to loan him back to the club after Brad Guzan tore his Achilles earlier that week.
After his time with Atlanta United 2, Ríos Novo signed with USL Championship club Phoenix Rising FC. He featured prominently during the team's playoff campaign, which concluded with the 2023 USL Championship Final against the Charleston Battery. The match ended 1–1 after extra time, and Phoenix won 3–2 in a penalty shootout. Ríos Novo saved the final two penalties, securing the club's first championship title, and winning him recognition as the game's most valuable player.
On 16 January 2025, Ríos Novo signed for Inter Miami on loan for the 2025 MLS season. On 9 March, he made his debut with Inter Miami when he came on to replace Benjamin Cremaschi as a late first-half substitute because the keeper Oscar Ustari received a red card Miami's game against Charlotte FC as the team won 1–0.
International career Eligible for the United States, Mexico and Argentina. Ríos Novo represented Argentina at several international youth levels ranging from the under-15 side to the under-16 side, including the under-17 side.
Personal life Ríos Novo was born to a father from Mexico and mother from Argentina.
Career statistics Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAtlanta United (loan)2021Major League Soccer——20—202022Major League Soccer16000——160Total1600020—180Atlanta United 2 (loan)2021USL Championship200———2002022USL Championship20———20Total220———220Phoenix Rising (loan)2023USL Championship36000——3602024USL Championship34000——340Total70000——700Inter Miami (loan)2025MLS1600030—190Inter Miami 2026MLS00000000Total108000501290
Honours Phoenix Rising USL Championship: 2023
Inter Miami MLS Cup: 2025 Campeones Cup: 2026
Argentina U15 South American U-15 Championship: 2017
Argentina U17 South American U-17 Championship: 2019
Individual USL Championship Young Player of the Year: 2023 (Finalist) USL Championship Final MVP: 2023
References
External links Profile at Atlanta United