Diego Chara to retire after 2027 sprint season

He has 508 appearances for Portland since 2011

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Diego Chara announces he will continue his playing career through next spring and retire at the end of the 2027 MLS spri Via @tombogert on X

What happened: Portland set a Monday press conference for the 40-year-old Diego Chara. He will continue through next spring, with the sprint season ending in May before the calendar flips.

Why it matters: He holds the MLS record for one-club starts. His 25 appearances this year show he remains an active contributor.

By the numbers: 508 appearances since joining in 2011, including 25 this year.

What to watch: Remarks from Monday's press conference will set the terms of his final sprint season.

Sources

@TomBogert 2026-10-26T19:13:50.245540+00:00

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