Ilsinho has officially retired from professional soccer with a club announcement on Wednesday that includes the news that he will be the second individual to bang the six-foot tall drum before Saturday’s game against the San Jose Earthquakes.
The drum debuted as a new pre-game activity at the season opener against Minnesota United. Ring of Honor member Sébastien Le Toux was the first to break in the oversized drum.
Ilsinho’s retirement is not a surprise considering he did not return to the team after an injury -plagued 2021 campaign. His last appearance in a Union uniform ended up being a 1-minute cameo against NYCFC on August 18.