Midfielder Dax McCarty's 19-year MLS career ended Sunday with Atlanta United's 1-0 loss to Orlando City SC in the MLS Cup Playoffs. McCarty, 37, announced his decision to retire in August.
The win caps off an incredible turnaround for Atlanta, which entered the final game of the MLS regular season facing an uphill battle to obtain the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
Dax McCarty plans to retire at the end of the 2024 season, his 19th in Major League Soccer. The 37-year-old McCarty signed a one-year contract with Atlanta in January, featuring an option for the 2025 season.
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Midfielder Dax McCarty will return for a 19th MLS season in 2024 after signing with Atlanta United. The 36-year-old veteran's deal announced on Tuesday includes an option for the 2025 campaign.