One of the greatest players in Metro history has called it a career. Sacha Kljestan, who spent three incredibly productive years with RBNY, has retired at the age of 37.

After playing college soccer at Seton Hall, Kljestan was drafted in 2006 by ex-Metro coach Bob Bradley and Chivas USA, with a selection originally owned by the MetroStars. After playing for the USA at the 2008 Olympics, he transferred to Anderlecht in 2010, leading his team to three Belgian titles.

In 2015, old teammate Jesse Marsch came calling, so Kljestan became the centerpiece of the Metro midfield for the next three years. He was essential in winning the surprise Shield in 2015. A year later, he tallied 20 assists in league play, becoming the first player since 2000 to hit that number in MLS. Kljestan once again led the league in 2017, helping Metro to the US Open Cup final. Many of these assists went to Bradley Wright-Phillips, as the duo formed one of the most potent combinations in league history. The total of 54 in all competitions is a team record. He also scored 22 goals, tallying in league, playoff, Open Cup, and international play.

Kljestan was traded to Orlando after the 2017 season, played two years there, before finishing his career with the LA Galaxy. He also played for the US National teams, with six goals in 52 caps. Those include a hat-trick against Sweden and two World Cup qualifying goals scored while on Metro's books.

The greatest passer in team history, Kljestan is a member of the MetroFanatic All-Time XI team.