MLS facet Seattle Sounders have handed cult hero Osvaldo ‘Ozzie’ Alonso the shortest contract in soccer historical past.
Alonso, 38, had beforehand spent 9 years within the Pacific Northwest, earlier than he left Sounders in 2018. And after spells at Minnesota United and Atlanta United, the Cuban midfielder determined it was time to hold up his boots.
However, he wished to retire with the membership closest to his coronary heart – and he was handed a one-day contract to do precisely that. In a membership assertion, Sounders stated that the Cuban will return this week to signal a one-day contract.
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Born and raised in Cleveland, turned the Problem Child beneath the brilliant lights of Los Angeles and eventually discovered his paradise in Puerto Rico.
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“In the historical past of Sounders soccer, there are particular gamers who epitomize the ethos of the membership – who’re stamped with the grit, dedication and mindset that our organisation stands for,” Sounders majority owner Adrian Hanauer said.
“Ozzie is one of those players. My first experience with him was when he was playing opposite our team, and I knew immediately that he was a player you only wanted to see if he was in your uniform.
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“With Ozzie’s assist – each by means of his on-field abilities and off-field character and management – Sounders FC noticed nice success because it started constructing its MLS legacy. I couldn’t be happier to welcome Ozzie and his household again to Seattle in order that we will honour his unbelievable profession.”
Alonso moved to the USA in 2007 whereas defecting from Cuba in the course of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which was held within the nation. He has since naturalised as an American citizen – and a particular ceremony will likely be held to honour him on the upcoming MLS sport with Austin FC.