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Philadelphia Union original Shea Salinas announces retirement

Another Philadelphia Union original is calling time on his professional career.

San Jose Earthquakes legend Shea Salinas announced this week that he will be retiring at the end of the season. The 36-year-old Texan spent all but two of his 15 seasons in MLS with the Earthquakes.

“I am so grateful for the 15 years I got to play professional soccer. It was 15 more years than I had ever expected. I’m thankful for all of the gifts, opportunities, and people God put in my life to make this happen and to shape me along the way,” Salinas stated in a news release.