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Moreno confirms his D.C. United exit

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Jaime Moreno's illustrious playing career with D.C. United appears to have just a few more months remaining.

After a record-setting, 15-year career, 14 of which have been spent in the nation's capital, Moreno reportedly confirmed that this season will be his last with United.

Moreno, 36, was named to the MLS All-Star team as one of commissioner Don Garber's two selections, but other than that, his 2010 campaign has been rather forgettable. After a stellar preseason, Moreno has struggled to produce offensively. His only goal this season came after he interfered with a Chris Seitz goalie clearance and scored into an empty net. After the game, league officials deemed that the goal shouldn't have counted.

Ultimately, his legacy will be that of one of the greatest players in league history. He is currently the league's all-time leading goal scorer (132), and he was instrumental in United's powerhouse years. Rumor has it that he'll either return to his native Bolivia to play or accept a job elsewhere in the United organization.

What do you think about Moreno's D.C. playing career coming to an end? Where do you think he ranks among the league's all-time greats?

Share your thoughts below.

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  1. see ya later jaime. great goal scorer, but for the past 4 years he’s been a step or two too slow, and has mainly scored through PK’s.

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  2. While I am no DC fan and his NY contribution was null and void, as an MLS Original, the guy is a legend and deserves some respect. Good luck to him.

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  3. Great player, and yes he is a legend in MLS. Class and skill throughout his career. When he was young and had speed to complete the package, he was scary good.

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  4. so true, I would hope their just kids, otherwise some folks should step away from the computer and get back on the field because not being able to recognize true talent (even if they are RBNY fans)is just plain sad. Thanks Mr. Moreno, you were an original and gave me reason to support my local through Championships and hardships. I wish he could have gone out in a sss and with high profile DP’s and more importantly a winning record but everything he has done for us here in DC, out weigh this forgettable season. Respect

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  5. Jaime Moreno should take the reigns at United as head coach, just like Kreis did with RSL. Perhaps Moreno could bring DCU back to health.

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  6. I generally agree, but this is sort of a big rumor to be left floating in the wind. I imagine there’s some phone activity going on and Ives fingers are poking away as we speak.

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  7. I’m going to miss ambushing his Lincoln SUV on gamedays under the tunnel in lot 8. Best player in MLS history as of today. His creativity on the ball will be missed. Luckily we have his illegitimate son: Andy Najar.

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  8. You’re a moron. Who’s talking about any of the above players you’ve listed? We’re talking about Jaime Moreno and his contributions to creating the first true MLS dynasty- a team that gave the league legitimacy in its infancy by winning international silverware. If you don’t get that, then you’re a complete jackass.

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  9. How about this: well done on an outstanding MLS career and consistantly being a standout within the league.

    Some people need to calm down and take a step back. He’s done a lot for the league and DCU.

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  10. Good riddance. Never should’ve been traded to Metro, but he was. And proceeded to go the path of Balboa & not play. Glad he went back to his beloved DC.

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  11. Minus the Eurosnobbery and the “I was great in high school but nobody recognized my talent, so why should I recognize anybody else’s” points of view, (I think they are typically the same guy) Moreno made a huge difference to MLS. Were there more talented guys who blipped on the MLS screen here and there? Sure, but none of them did it here in MLS year in and year out for so long. Clutching your pearls over him being in the league longer than your man-crush (so the stats aren’t fair) doesn’t take away from what he did for us/you/MLS. That’s pretty much the point…he did it HERE!

    Thank you Mr. Moreno!! I hope your success continues in whatever you do next!

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  12. Stats in this league means nothing since very few players play in this league for more than 5 years. all the record holders are just their because of longevity. Imagine a 15 year JPA MLS career. Moreno’s numbers would be a joke.

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  13. MLS legend? Absolutely.

    He’s a class guy who was ALWAYS good to the fans in DC.

    Debating how good or great is what we do as soccer fans, but there should be no debate on the fact that he was an important and respected star in MLS’ formative years. He will be missed.

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  14. It’s interesting, though, that the coach who actually *coached* John Harkes, Marco Etcheverry, Eddie Pope and Jaime Moreno — you know, your coach out in LA — disagrees with you.

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  15. Career-wise, the best player in MLS history. The most skilled #11 ever to play in the league until Henry showed up. Truly the end of an era. He will be sorely missed.

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