Arguably the most popular player in D.C. United history has decided to put an end to one of the most successful career's in club history. Ben Olsen today announced his retirement from professional soccer.
All of the relevant links will be posted below, as folks remember a playing career that is certainly one of the best in League history.
- Share your Ben Olsen memories (dcunited.com)
- Ben Olsen retires - press release (dcunited.com)
- A Capital role model - by Tony Limarzi (dcunited.com)
- Photos: Ben Olsen's career (Flickr)
- Quotes from Olsen's former coaches at D.C. United (dcunited.com)
We'll continue to post updated links as other elements come online.
UPDATE (11/25, 8:30am): Here are a bunch of links from around the interwebs..
- At a 'crossroads,' United's Olsen decides its time to step away - by Steven Goff (Washington Post)
- D.C. United's Olsen opts for retirement - by Drew Hansen (Washington Times)
- A pioneer hangs up his boots - by Craig Stouffer (Washington Examiner)
- Ben Olsen Leaves a Legacy - by Ridge Mahoney (socceramerica.com)
- Olsen retires after 12 seasons with D.C. United - by Charlie Boehm (dcunited.com)
- D.C. United's Olsen calls it a day - AP (soccernet.com)
