An 18 year veteran of professional soccer, Carlos was a finalist in Copa America in '79 and reached the pinnacle of soccer heights when he played for Chile in the 1982 World Cup.
Carlos brought his soccer passion to Canada after the '82 World Cup and played for the Edmonton Eagles where was awarded M.V.P. Once his playing career came to an end, Carlos continued with his pursuit of soccer excellence.
From 2001-2006 Carlos was appointed assistant coach for the Canadian Soccer Association National East Center. He holds his "B" license.
The Carlos Rivas Soccer School was one of the first soccer development programs in Canada dating back over a decade. His immeasurable teaching tactics with aspiring athletes has inspired many current professional/scholarship recipient athletes.