On Friday, Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuoha announced on his podcast "Kickback with Nedum Onuoha" that Sunday would be his last game as a professional.
On the episode, he offered a heartfelt message to teammates, coaches and staff that have played a role along his journey, including a special message about his late mother, Dr. Anthonia Onuoha.
“Yes, I am retiring. And I feel very luck to step away with a nod of approval from most of those that I’ve played with and worked with. And also – here’s the bigger one – I’m still an early pick in the training ground five-a-sides.