San Antonio FC Forward Juan Agudelo Announces Retirement
Agudelo to retire after 16 seasons of professional soccer.
San Antonio FC forward Juan Agudelo has announced his retirement from professional soccer at the conclusion of the 2025 USL Championship season.
Saturday’s home match against El Paso Locomotive FC will be the final match of his career, regardless of SAFC clinching a playoff berth or not.
“Fútbol gave me everything I have today, including a beautiful family, amazing friends, unforgettable memories, and lessons that shaped me as a man,” said Agudelo. “As I look at photos of my career, I think of the real moments that remind me of so many emotions: adversity, battles, sacrifices, tears, joy, passion, love, immaturity, and growth. I gave fútbol my all for 15 beautiful years, and in return, it gave me more than I could ever ask for. I am forever grateful.”
Agudelo joined SAFC before the start of the 2024 season. While with San Antonio, he appeared in 56 matches, scoring 12 goals and five assists in 3,608 minutes of play.
The 32-year-old began his career in 2010 with the New York Red Bulls of MLS. He then played for MLS sides Chivas USA (2012-13), New England Revolution (2013-19), Inter Miami CF (2020), and Minnesota United FC (2021).
“I want to congratulate Juan on an amazing and successful career,” said SAFC Head Coach Carlos Llamosa. “He accomplished incredible things in his time in the major leagues here in United States and overseas in Europe, as well as with our national team. We wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.”
