Giorgio Chiellini (right), teamed up with Mexican star Carlos Vela in the middle of the 2022 season and with LAFC won MLS Cup 2022. The Italian’s retirement comes days after LAFC’s runner-up finish to the Columbus Crew in MLS Cup 2023.

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...