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Inaugural MLS Re-Entry Draft Provides Fascinating Choices

By Thomas FloydDec 7th 2010 – 9:05PM

When the first stage of the inaugural MLS Re-Entry Draft kicks off Wednesday afternoon, it will mark the dawning of a new era for front offices and players alike. A byproduct of last March's new, five-year collective bargaining agreement, the Re-Entry Draft is an offseason mechanism designed to provide MLS veterans with...

U.S. Rallies for Crucial Point

By FanHouse NewswireMar 28th 2009 – 11:43PM

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) -- Two goals down and 20 minutesfrom what would have been one of the worst defeats to a regionalrival in years, the United States rallied for a dramatic draw.Jozy Altidore started the comeback in the 77th minute andFrankie Hejduk scored the tying goal in the 88th, giving theAmericans a 2-2...

FrankieHejduk News From the Web

  • 05/17/12 Ohio lacrosse team helps set world record Source: The Lantern - Ohio State University - Columbus OH Ohio's newest professional sports team, the Ohio Machine of Major League Lacrosse, has already made a record-setting contribution to the Columbus community.
  • 04/26/12 Podcast: Is it Freddy Adu's time to shine? Source: MLS With a big game looming this weekend at PPL Park, the guys catch up with Philadelphia Union star Freddy Adu to talk about his ongoing search for consistency and how the US Under-23 loss affected him.
  • 04/26/12 Interview: A beer with Frankie Hejduk Source: Columbus Alive - Columbus OH After a storied 16-year playing career that included two World Cups, two Olympics and two MLS Cups (including the Crew's 2008 championship run), Frankie Hejduk has retired and is assuming a new role as the Crew's " Brand Ambassador."
  • 04/23/12 Crew roundup: Eddie Gaven kick starts offense; Saying... Source: Cleveland.com The 10-year MLS veteran scored both goals -- one that could be a Goal of the Week candidate (SEE VIDEO BELOW) -- in Columbus' 2-2 draw with the Houston Dynamo.
  • 04/20/12 Former MLS and U.S. national team defender Frankie... Source: Goal.com Frankie Hejduk has announced his retirement from professional soccer, following a 16-year career in which he represented the United States at two World Cups and two Olympics, and captained the Columbus Crew to the 2008 MLS Cup. "I want to thank my family and all of my teammates, trainers, equipment managers, front office staffers, coaches and fans for making my life that much more special, both on and off the field," Hejduk said.

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