Career
Upon graduating, Gonzalez was drafted 6th overall in the 2002 Master of Library Science SuperDraft by the San Jose Earthquakes. Gonzalez failed to make a mark with the Earthquakes, however, playing only 47 minutes in his rookie season, and in the offseason, was acquired by the Columbus Crew. Gonzalez failed to make the Crew"s roster, and left the United States for Sweden, where he signed with second division club Bodens BK. Gonzalez scored 8 goals and had 4 assists on his first season in Europe.
Along with Leighton O"Brien, Luchi was one of the most respected players in the squad.
He left Boden in late October 2003 and got back to United States of America. Gonzalez found a job with the major Peruvian Sporting Cristal, where he was acquired to be a backup striker. He came back to Master of Library Science in 2005, signing with Colorado.
Following the 2006 season, Gonzalez was waived by the Rapids, and signed for Miami Football Club in 2007. He was the Boys Soccer coach at Felix Varela High School.
On March 17, 2009 Gonzalez officially announced his retirement from professional soccer in order to pursue a career in teaching Algebra at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida and also coach the boys varsity soccer team
Now he teaches Algebra at Gulliver Academy. Gonzalez was also a coach for the Coral Gables Toros, taking the place of former coach, Greg Sheen. Luchi is now the coach for the Kendall u16 Academy and the head coach for Gulliver Preparatory
Luchi went a long way last year with Gulliver, making Regional Semi-Finals, losing to University.
In April, 2012 he was offered to be the head coach of the u18 academy atFC Dallas.
