
Zarek Valentin
34-Year-Old 
   Free Agent
                     
                  Announces retirement
Valentin announced his retirement from professional football after tearing his Achilles.
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Valentin has called it quits following a few seasons of severe injuries. He began his career in MLS back in 2011 with Chivas USA, spending most of his time with in the U.S. He's made 233 appearances in the league, totaling five goals. Valentin also spent three years in Norway with Glimt, making 58 appearances while winning the league in 2013.
              Valentin has called it quits following a few seasons of severe injuries. He began his career in MLS back in 2011 with Chivas USA, spending most of his time with in the U.S. He's made 233 appearances in the league, totaling five goals. Valentin also spent three years in Norway with Glimt, making 58 appearances while winning the league in 2013.
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                  Out with leg injury
Valentin is out for Saturday's clash with St. Louis, per the MLS injury report.
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                  Out to face Dallas
Valentin has been called up to the Puerto Rican national team, leaving him out for Saturday's match against Dallas.
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                  In squad against Charlotte
Valentin (thigh) is among the substitutes for Sunday's visit to Charlotte FC.
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                  Available to play Sunday
Valentin (thigh) trained throughout the week and will be available to play Sunday against Charlotte FC, Minnesota United reporter Jon Marthaler writes.
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                  Held out with thigh injury
Valentin is not an option for Saturday's match against Philadelphia after picking up a thigh injury.
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