• Capped 60 times and played in 2006 FIFA World Cup for Costa Rica
• Joined Seattle following 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup and became fixture at left back
• Coach Sigi Schmid: “Leo can play left back, play center back in a pinch, and he can also play wide and run the whole line for us. He is an attacking left fullback with good size and athleticism.”

MLS Experience
2010: Gonzalez scored his first MLS goal, the game-winner, vs. NE (6/5). He also recorded his first MLS assist vs. NE (6/5). He was issued his fifth yellow card of the season at D.C. (7/15) and missed Colorado match (7/25). He left the match in 48th minute after feeling ill at RSL (4/10).

2009: Started all 13 appearances after signing with Seattle, including both playoff legs vs. HOU (10/29, 11/8). Made debut vs. FC Barcelona in friendly (8/5). Played 81 minutes in first league appearance at RSL (8/8). Played full 90 minutes in U.S. Open Cup Final 2-1 win at DC (9/2).

Other Professional Experience:
2009:Transferred in 2009 to Municipal Liberia and made four appearances en route to the first division title before signing with Seattle.

2000-2009:Started club career in 2000 for CS Herediano, making 154 appearances and scoring three goals over nine seasons.

Married to Alejandra Abarca Hernandez. Has one son, Leandro. Son of Alicia Arce and Jose Gonzalez. Has two brothers, Alexander and Jose Andres.