Moreno had a very consistent performance for Austin, contributing to the team’s backline’s strong effort. He started the match at right back and then moved to the left, keeping his level of play steady on either side. Moreno was flawless defensively, using his size to dominate opponents and holding his own in 1v1 duels by making plays to win the ball at the right time. He pushed forward more often in the second half and showed good quality to support the offense with his intelligent passing. The outside back had a great chance to score after a corner kick, but saw Inter Miami ‘s goalkeeper stop his shot with a kick save.

Moreno stands out as the sixth-best defender in our Rankings and appears in 24th place overall. He plays for Austin FC ‘s U19 team in the MLS Next league and also contributes to their II team in the MLS Next Pro league. Nicknamed ‘Chuy’, Moreno can be used on both outside back spots, while also filling in on central defense if needed. He’s a standout defensive player who uses his physical tools very well and thrives in 1v1 duels, efficiently using sliding tackles to shut opponents down in wider areas of the field and remaining calm and patient before blocking shots inside and around the penalty box. The outside back also does good work with the ball, efficiently using both feet to pass and dribble, and showing great vision to connect direct passes and find teammates in the attacking half.