Matt Besler retires after illustrious MLS, United States career
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Matt Besler retires after illustrious MLS, United States career

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Retirement Matt Besler has put a bow on a sterling 13-year Major League Soccer career, announcing his retirement Wednesday morning. The 34-year-old center back spent his final season with Austin FC after 12 seasons anchoring Sporting Kansas City's backline. “To the entire Austin community, thank you for
Matt Besler gave hand-written letter to SKC fans during emotional return

Matt Besler gave hand-written letter to SKC fans during emotional return
Gianluca Busio excited about Matt Besler reunion: "I don’t think I’d be in this position without him”

Gianluca Busio excited about Matt Besler reunion: "I don’t think I’d be in this position without him”
Matt Besler joins Austin FC as free agent after Sporting Kansas City tenure

Matt Besler joins Austin FC as free agent after Sporting Kansas City tenure
Peter Vermes on why Sporting KC legend Matt Besler will depart the club

Peter Vermes on why Sporting KC legend Matt Besler will depart the club
Sporting Kansas City's Matt Besler: It's not reality for me to play every game

Sporting Kansas City's Matt Besler: It's not reality for me to play every game
Sporting Kansas City's Matt Besler: It's not reality for me to play every game

Sporting Kansas City's Matt Besler: It's not reality for me to play every game
Matt Besler just excited Sporting Kansas City fans will get to watch Alan Pulido again

Matt Besler just excited Sporting Kansas City fans will get to watch Alan Pulido again
Sporting Kansas City Matt Besler details first session back at club facility

Sporting Kansas City Matt Besler details first session back at club facility
Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler was at club's first-ever match: I was focused on cotton candy

Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler was at club's first-ever match: I was focused on cotton candy
The local legend Best XI: Players you can't imagine in another jersey

The local legend Best XI: Players you can't imagine in another jersey
Club-by-club listing of the best-ever SuperDraft picks in MLS history

Club-by-club listing of the best-ever SuperDraft picks in MLS history
MLS Players of the Decade: a team-by-team guide | Greg Seltzer

MLS Players of the Decade: a team-by-team guide | Greg Seltzer
My US men's national team best XI of the decade | Greg Seltzer

My US men's national team best XI of the decade | Greg Seltzer
Join Matt Besler for a drink in Sporting KC's "Yule Log" video

Join Matt Besler for a drink in Sporting KC's "Yule Log" video
Matt Besler after Sporting KC's 5-1 home loss: "I feel bad for the fans"

Matt Besler after Sporting KC's 5-1 home loss: "I feel bad for the fans"
Sporting KC captain Matt Besler writes message to fans amid struggles

Sporting KC captain Matt Besler writes message to fans amid struggles
Ranking the top 10 center backs in MLS history

Ranking the top 10 center backs in MLS history
Sporting KC hit with triple injury setback to Besler, Espinoza, Wallace

Sporting KC hit with triple injury setback to Besler, Espinoza, Wallace
Team of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs: Who made the postseason Best XI?

Team of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs: Who made the postseason Best XI?
Brothers Matt, Nick Besler face off in Sporting KC-RSL playoff duel

Brothers Matt, Nick Besler face off in Sporting KC-RSL playoff duel
A look around the league and beyond at the best Halloweeen costumes in MLS

A look around the league and beyond at the best Halloweeen costumes in MLS
All 22 eyes on Ibrahimovic: Five Decision Day matchups to watch

All 22 eyes on Ibrahimovic: Five Decision Day matchups to watch
Sporting KC's Matt Besler sounds off on FC Dallas, challenges Will Ferrell

Sporting KC's Matt Besler sounds off on FC Dallas, challenges Will Ferrell
Eleven MLSers make Golf Digest's top 100 pro athlete golfers

Eleven MLSers make Golf Digest's top 100 pro athlete golfers
Stejskal: Vermes, Sporting KC prioritize continuity by re-signing key vets

Stejskal: Vermes, Sporting KC prioritize continuity by re-signing key vets
Sporting KC sign All-Stars Besler, Zusi, Ilie, Espinoza to multi-year deals

Sporting KC sign All-Stars Besler, Zusi, Ilie, Espinoza to multi-year deals
WATCH: Sporting KC press conference after re-signing stalwarts

WATCH: Sporting KC press conference after re-signing stalwarts
Mr. Sporting: Matt Besler enters KC lore with record-breaking longevity

Mr. Sporting: Matt Besler enters KC lore with record-breaking longevity
Nikolic, Martinez, Roldan, Morris, and Besler win #MLSSoshies

Nikolic, Martinez, Roldan, Morris, and Besler win #MLSSoshies
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