Brian McBride to Announce Retirement After 2010 Season
Published on September 3, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release
CHICAGO, IL (Sept. 3, 2010) - Chicago Fire forward and U.S. Soccer star Brian McBride will announce today at noon CT at TOYOTA PARK, that he is retiring after the conclusion of the 2010 MLS season .
The MLS All-Time Best XI forward and three-time U.S. World Cup star will end his illustrious 17-year playing career following the Fire's 2010 season. McBride, the number one selection in the 1996 MLS inaugural player draft, has appeared in 211 games, scoring 78 goals and adding 51 assists over the course of his 11-year MLS career with the Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew. One of the most decorated players in United States soccer history, the renowned striker appeared in three FIFA World Cups, scoring 30 goals in 95 appearances for the U.S. Men's National Team from 1993-2006.
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