Former United States men's national team captain Michael Bradley announced Tuesday he will retire from professional soccer following Toronto FC's final game of the MLS regular season Saturday.
Bradley, 36, has spent the past 10 seasons with Toronto after signing from Roma in Italy's Serie A. Toronto has already been eliminated from playoff contention and sits bottom of the MLS standings ahead of its final game at home to Orlando City. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) «On January 13, 2014, I sat at a press conference and said that I had never been 'more excited, more determined, and more motivated for any challenge in my entire career.' I meant every single word,» Bradley said in aToronto FC news release. «For the last 10 years I have spilled my blood, sweat and tears trying to help this club be the best it could be.
There were some incredible days — moments that will stay with me for the rest of my life — and some bad ones too. But I never stopped giving everything I had. »Thank you to all my teammates, coaches, and everyone inside the club.
Thank you to the fans for the unforgettable nights at BMO Field. This city and this club will always be home." The son of former U.S.