For the third straight season, the Seattle Sounders will need to figure out how to manage a midseason retirement. Two years ago, it was Clint Dempsey. Last year, it was Chad Marshall. This time, it’s Harry Shipp hanging up the boots.
“This was not an easy decision because of all the amazing people at the Sounders, but I am excited to take this next step in my life,” said Shipp in a team release. “I am grateful that I was I was able to live out my childhood dreams. I grew up going to MLS games, was part of an MLS Academy in its infancy, and then got the opportunity to play for three clubs all over the continent.