Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan has announced he will retire after Saturday's season finale against D.C. United.

The 41-year-old will bring down the curtain on pro career that started when he was selected by the long-defunct Chivas USA in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft.

"To the beautiful game — Thank you for letting me live this dream," Guzan posted on social media.

"Thank you for the joy, the pain, the growth and the memories. Thank you for showing me that the game is at its best when it's shared with those closest to you."

Guzan moved to Aston Villa in 2008, eventually becoming the Premier League club's starter in the 2012-13 season — a campaign that ended with him being named the team's player of the season.

The Illinois native made 171 appearances in all competitions for Aston Villa, totaling 201 appearances in England including loan spells at Hull City and Middlesbrough.

After nearly a decade in England, Guzan returned to MLS ahead of Atlanta United's 2017 expansion season.

Guzan has become a club legend with the Five Stripes, serving as the team's starter in every season since its inception.

The goalkeeper has the most appearances in club history (261), leading the team to an MLS Cup title in 2018 and a U.S. Open Cup championship in 2019.

Guzan made his U.S. men's national team debut in 2006, serving as the team's starter at the 2015 Gold Cup and 2016 Copa América Centenario. He was named to two World Cup squads (2010, 2014), where he backed up Tim Howard.

The goalkeeper was a member of four Gold Cup squads (2007, 2015, 2017, 2021) and also served as the U-23 team's starter at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Overall, Guzan earned 64 caps with the USMNT.

"Brad Guzan has been a class act throughout his remarkable journey in professional soccer," MLS commissioner Don Garber said in a statement on social media. "Congratulations on a tremendous career, Brad!"

This article originally appeared on Pro Soccer Wire: Former USMNT goalkeeper Guzan retires after 21-year career

Reporting by Seth Vertelney, Pro Soccer Wire / Pro Soccer Wire

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