Going pro after four years of UC Riverside college ball was always going to be hard — just how hard, Aaron Long  didn’t know. The U.S. center back worked construction for two USL offseasons to make end’s meet in his first years as a pro. “I would do anything to extend my professional career,” said Long.

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