Retired Air Force Staff Sargeant Jeffrey Szczubelek was the recipient of the jersey off the back at Saturday’s Military Appreciation Night match against Colorado Rapids. Midfielder Alejandro Bedoya gave his jersey to Szczubelek, making his night a special one he’ll always remember.
Szczubelek said receiving Bedoya’s jersey was not only for him, but for all military members who serve this country proudly.
“I don’t think teams, sponsors and those involved know how much something like this falls in line with military tradition,” Szczubelek said. “These are the things that remind us we are together even when things are good, and to hold onto when things go bad.