Eddie Gaven

Soccer player, MLS Champion and All-Star

Eddie Gaven - Soccer player, MLS Champion and All-Star
Born

October 25th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional soccer primarily as a midfielder. Started career with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars and later joined Columbus Crew. Achieved notable success in Major League Soccer, contributing to team victories. Played a significant role in Columbus Crew's 2008 MLS Cup win and earned multiple selections to the MLS All-Star team during career.

Won the 2008 MLS Cup with Columbus Crew

Selected as an MLS All-Star in 2005 and 2008

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