| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mario Jose Gori | ||
| Date of birth | (1973-06-01)June 1, 1973 (age 52) | ||
| Place of birth | Rosario,Argentina | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1996 | Rosario Central | 28 | (0) |
| 1996–1998 | D.C. United | 45 | (2) |
| 1997 | →Richmond Kickers (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1998 | →Richmond Kickers (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1999 | Miami Fusion | 12 | (0) |
| 1999 | New England Revolution | 17 | (0) |
| 2000 | Columbus Crew | 25 | (1) |
| 2001–2002 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 34 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mario José Gori (born 1 June 1973) is an Argentine former professionalfootballer who played as amidfielder. Gori played professionally in Argentina and in the United States.
In 1993, Gori joinedRosario Central. On March 4, 1996,D.C. United selected Gori in the first round (eighth overall) of the1996 MLS Supplemental Draft. Gori spent three seasons in D.C., winning the1996 and1997 MLS Cup and the1998 CONCACAF Champions' Cup. In December 1998, D.C. sent Gori and its second round selection in the1999 MLS College Draft to theMiami Fusion for Miami's 1999 MLS College Draft second round pick and Miami's first round pick in the2000 MLS SuperDraft.[1] Gori began the season in Miam but was traded to theNew England Revolution on June 23, 1999, in exchange forEdwin Gorter.[2] In 2000, he finished his MLS career with theColumbus Crew. In February 2001, the Crew waived Gori in order to free up one of the three foreign player slots in order to signTenywa Bonseu.
Gori then moved to thePittsburgh Riverhounds of theUSL A-League. Gori made an immediate impact on the team in 2001, but injuries limited his time in 2002 and 2003. The Riverhounds released him during the 2003 preseason.