NM United's David Estrada still gets to showcase his skills
Sure, David Estrada hasn’t played a professional match in six seasons. And yes, he is 38 years old. No matter.
The New Mexico United assistant and head man for the club’s developmental academy program still finds a way to get his competitive fix in — thanks to a neon-colored pinnie jersey worn during practice by the reserves. “When first-team players go down or there’s individuals who might ...
Sure, David Estrada hasn’t played a professional match in six seasons. And yes, he is 38 years old. No matter.
The New Mexico United assistant and head man for the club’s developmental academy program still finds a way to get his competitive fix in — thanks to a neon-colored pinnie jersey worn during practice by the reserves. “When first-team players go down or there’s individuals who might have a question of uncertainty in the morning, (manager) Dennis (Sanchez) will just tell me to jump on,” said Estrada, who played professionally for 11 seasons, including five with the Seattle Sounders and another with D. C.
United in MLS and two with United in 2019-20. All to help the club, the players and maybe, just maybe, even to collect some bragging rights for the day. And then?
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