Osvaldo Alonso retires after 15 years in MLS, 10 of those seasons with the Seattle Sounders

Osvaldo Alonso was never a star in the traditional sense despite being one of the most feared players in Major League Soccer during his 15-year career.

SEATTLE — Osvaldo Alonso was never a star in the traditional sense despite being one of the most feared players in Major League Soccer during his 15-year career.

A four-time MLS All-Star and Seattle’s all-time leader in appearances during the MLS era, Osvaldo retired Thursday after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the Sounders.

Nicknamed “The Honey Badger” for his aggressive style of play, Alonso was one of the top defensive midfielders during his career even though he

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