Jake Arteaga (born February 2, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as a

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Club career

Arteaga made his professional debut in a 1–1 draw with

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. He replaced

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after 66 minutes. Arteaga committed to playing

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2000 births Living people People from Glendora, California Soccer players from California University of Portland alumni American men's soccer players United States men's youth international soccer players Men's association football defenders USL Championship players LA Galaxy players LA Galaxy II players Portland Pilots men's soccer players {{US-footy-defender-stub