Player Details

Name

Diego Luna

Pronunciation

dee–AY–go LOO–nuh

Height

5' 8"

Weight

181 lbs

Date of Birth

9.7.2003 (22)

Birthplace

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Position

Midfielder

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 21-24

Player Category

Homegrown
Career Summary

The California native returns for his fifth season with Real Salt Lake. Prior to joining the Claret-and-Cobalt, Luna spent time with the San Jose Earthquakes Academy and the Barcelona Residence Academy before joining USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive. Luna spent 2 seasons making 41 appearances, notching 13 goals and 7 assists with now Real Monarchs’ Manager Mark Lowry in El Paso. In 2022 Luna joined RSL signing a long-term extension in 2024. In 2024, Luna was named MLS Young Player of the Year, leading to his selection to the USMNT where he has since made 18 caps. Luna was named an MLS All-Star in both 2024 and 2025 alongside a selection to the CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI in 2025.