From Philadelphia Union nemesis to making his last appearance in MLS in an Eastern Conference final, veteran defender Aurelien Collin has officially begun his career after soccer, announcing his retirement on Thursday.
Collin started in the Eastern Conference final against NYCFC and turned back the clock to the days when he was tormenting the Union as a star defender for Sporting Kansas City and the New York Red Bulls.
Though the French-born center back played sparingly in his final three seasons in the league — he appeared in just nine games in all competitions — he played a key behind the scenes role competing on the training pitch and helping mentor younger players.