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In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Toroc and the surname or paternal family name is Ritarita.

Rocket Ritarita

Personal information
Full name	Elijah Rocket Toroc Ritarita
Date of birth	(2007-04-16) April 16, 2007
Place of birth	Canton, Georgia, United States
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position	Winger
Team information
Current team	Maryland Terrapins
Number	11
Youth career
2019–2023	Atlanta United FC
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–	Maryland Terrapins	18	(3)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2024	Atlanta United 2	5	(0)
2024–2025	Crown Legacy FC	10	(2)
International career‡
2026	Philippines U19	2	(0)
2026–	Philippines	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:04, 3 August 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14:04, 3 August 2026 (UTC)

Elijah Rocket Toroc Ritarita (born 16 April 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for the Maryland Terrapins. Born in the United States, he plays for the Philippines national team.

Club career

Ritarita began playing soccer with the academy of Atlanta United FC, debuting with their reserve team Atlanta United 2 in 2023. He was called up to the 2023 MLS Next All-Star Game. He joined Charlotte FC in 2024, where he was assigned to their reserve team Crown Legacy FC. On 2 April 2025, Ritarita joined the college soccer team, the Maryland Terrapins.

International career

Born in the United States, Ritarita is of Filipino descent and holds dual American and Filipino citizenship. He was called up to a training camp for the United States U16s in October 2023. He was called up to the Philippines U19s for the 2026 ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship. A couple of months later, he was called up to the senior Philippines national team for the 2026 ASEAN Championship.

External links

• Maryland Soccer profile
• Soccerway profile