Perfect vision combined with an unrivaled dexterity helped him win back-to-back San Diego championships.
He was defeated in a 17-hour long sudden death match vs. Susie Meyers, forcing him into an early and not entirely gracious retirement.
Diego Rovira was La Jolla Country Day High School's all-time leading scorer (47 goals).
He was selected first team CIF and all-league three times as well as a three-time San Diego Player of the Week honoree.
He has been reunited with childhood teammates Scott Martin and Jose Luna, who he played with on the San Diego Nomads.