kansascity.com - 8/14/2008
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With a soothing rain falling around him, veteran Wizards midfielder Kerry Zavagnin took what was a routine, weekly press conference and turned it into breaking news Thursday in Swope Park. Zavagnin, who just last Saturday set an all-time Wizards record for minutes played, dropped the bombshell that this, his 11th season in Major League Soccer, would be his final season as a professional ...
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Zavagnin Retiring
Down the Byline —
Rumors that had been swirling all season have finally been proven true, Wizards midfielder, Kerry Zavagnin will retire at the end of the season. Zavagnin, the Wizards all time leader in games and minutes played won an MLS Cup and MLS Supporter's Shield in 2000 along with a US Open Cup title in 2004, when he was also selected to the MLS Best XI team. It's been a great run for Zavagnin, who is a huge fan favorite, and one of the all time great Wizards players. Zavagnin also made 21 appearances for the US Men's National team in his career.
Sprinkles: Cleaning out the cubbard
Who Ate All The Cupcakes? —
... Kansas City: Kerry Zavagnin is going to retire at the end of the season. Quality pro, one MLS Cup title, one Open Cup title, one Supporters' Shield, and 21 caps with the national team is nothing to sneeze at. Hopefully he stays involved in the game in some form or fashion... ...
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