LA Galaxy midfielder Baggio Husidic announced that he has retired from professional soccer.  Husidic, 31, retires after a 10-year playing career that included eight seasons in MLS, five of which were spent with LA Galaxy.

“I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to spend the last 10 years of my life playing this game that I love,” Husidic said. “I couldn’t have predicted what my career would have looked like, but I am proud and grateful for everything I have been able to experience through soccer.  Having the opportunity to represent three fantastic clubs was very special. However, wearing the crest of the LA Galaxy, as well as being part of an MLS Cup winning side in 2014 was something I could have only dreamed of.”

Husidic, an MLS Cup Champion with the Galaxy in 2014, appeared in 154 MLS matches, making 101 starts and recording 18 goals and 14 assists. He played every match of the Galaxy’s championship run in 2014.

Husidic began his professional career with the Chicago Fire in 2009 after being selected in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft. Husidic joined the Galaxy officially on Nov. 14, 2013 from Swedish Superettan side Hammarby.

Husidic was a three-year starter at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

By Staff of TheDailySportsHerald.com and news services