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Former Philadelphia Union midfielder Ilsinho has retired, the MLS club announced Wednesday.
“Ilsinho is retiring, but he will always be #ForeverPhilly,” the Union tweeted. “Thank you for all of the memories & mesmerizing moves over the years.”
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Ilsinho is retiring, but he will always be #ForeverPhilly. Thank you for all of the memories & mesmerizing moves over the years, @Godex_77! #DOOP | #SKILSINHO pic.twitter.com/PbCdveXmxK
— PhilaUnion (@PhilaUnion) March 9, 2022
The 36-year-old Brazilian, who full name is Ilson Pereira Dias Junior, contributed 22 goals and 20 assists in 130 MLS appearances (56 starts) with Philadelphia from 2016-21.
Ilsinho played with Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk and the Brazilian clubs Internacional, Sao Paulo and Palmeiras prior to joining Philly.
He also won a bronze medal with Brazil at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
–Field Level Media
