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This Day in Sounders History: Roger Levesque retires with a smile

On this day four years ago, the Seattle Sounders' own swashbuckling, goal scoring, Timbers toppling, scuba diving, legend of Rave Green lore retired from the game of soccer.

On July 18, 2012 in a friendly against Chelsea FC, Roger Levesque was subbed on in the 65th minute for his final appearance as a Sounder. Known for his goals in crucial moments and his goal celebrations, Levesque was constant source of entertainment for Sounders fans, and a shining example of how a player should carry himself off the field. Always smiling and socializing with the fans, Levesque quickly endeared himself as a fan favorite and will forever live in Sounders legacy.