Ezra Hendrickson, the defender who helped the Columbus Crew capture their first Major League Soccer title last year, announced his retirement from soccer on Thursday.

Hendrickson turns 37 next week. He played in the US League for 12 seasons and helped the LA Galaxy win the crown in 2002 and DC United in 2004.

Caribbean Crew defender retires after championship

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