Former Highlanders standout Erasmo Solorzano joined the UC Riverside Men's Soccer Coaching Staff in August of 2009 following two years of playing professionally for Chivas USA and the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer (MLS).
Solorzano was a four-year starter for the Highlanders from 2003-06 scoring four goals and handing out three assists during his career. During the 2006 season, the Riverside, CA native earned Big West Conference Player of the Week honors after scoring a pair of goals in UCR's' 2-1 win over UNLV on August 29.
On January 18, 2007, Solorzano became the first member of the Highlanders to be drafted by MLS when Chivas USA selected him in the second round of the 2007 Supplemental Draft. He made his MLS debut that season against the New England Revolution, and he finished the year with four assists. In 2008, he spent time with Chivas USA as well as the San Jose Earthquakes.
