September 30, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Colorado Rapids News Release
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Colorado Rapids legend Drew Moor announced today his plan to retire from professional soccer following the 2022 Major League Soccer season. Saturday’s match against FC Dallas at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park will mark the final home game of his 18-year MLS career, which includes 10 seasons in Burgundy.
“This is a decision that I’ve been thinking about for the last couple of months now, and although I’ve been emotional about it at times, I think it’s time for me to step into the next part of my life and my career,” said Moor. “As I look back on my career, there are a countless number of people that I would like to thank-my wife and family in particular, along with the Rapids for believing in me and giving me an opportunity twice over the course of my career, and especially Pádraig Smith, Wayne Brant, Robin [Fraser] and his coaching staff and all of my teammates.”
“I also want to thank all the fans who have supported me for all these years, even while I was away for a bit and who welcomed me back. It’s a tight-knit group and there are faces and people that I remember from my first year here in 2009 who continue to come out and support me and support the organization. I’ve seen people and kids during my time here grow with the club and some of those are fans that I still see up in the crowd on game days. I hope that continues to be a bond that we share moving forward because the fans are the most important thing and they’re the reason that we’re able to pull the jersey over our head every Saturday and go out and play and try to win trophies for them. It’s the people here at the club and our fans that have kept me going and kept me going this long and have allowed me to call it a day and be at peace with it. Although I have been sad about it at times, I’m also excited and happy and proud and ready to move forward and I think it’s because of the people in this organization that have continued to support me and hopefully will continue to support me when I step on the other side of the lines.”
“Few players have meant as much to this club as Drew has,” said Pádraig Smith, Colorado Rapids Executive VP & General Manager. “On the field, Drew was an incredibly smart, determined and talented player. Off the field, his leadership, professionalism and passion for our club shone through, but what makes Drew such an emblematic figure above all else are his human…
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