Los Angeles Galaxy fans had to say goodbye to another fan favorite as Alan Gordon signed with the Colorado Rapids as a free agent signing. Gordon’s contract had run out and the 35-year-old was not expected to return to the Galaxy.
Gordon, a forward will be expected to add depth and scoring punch for the Rapids. In his 13 MLS seasons Gordon has scored 52 goals and provided 28 assists. At 6-foot-3 Gordon has proven to be an aerial threat on set pieces.
A native of Long Beach, California Gordon started with the Galaxy back in 2005 helping them win an MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup that year, he was been with the team until 2010. Gordon then bounced around between Chivas USA, Toronto, and San Jose.
Gordon returned in 2014 again helping the Galaxy lift the MLS Cup, in his second stint Gordon was a fan favorite for his penchant of coming off the bench and scoring late goals to tie or win games, earning the nickname “King of Stoppage Time”.
In his two stints with the Galaxy Gordon scored 38 goals in all competitions, he is the latest of those 2014 MLS Cup champions that have left this off-season and his presence will surely be missed.
Gordon penned a heart felt goodbye in an Instagram post to the Galaxy fans:
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