Montreal Impact striker Marco Di Vaio is set to play the final game of his career on Saturday against DC United.
The Impact's first ever Designated Player will leave the club as its all-time leading scorer in MLS, with 33 goals - seven game winners - and added nine assists in 75 regular season games played for a total of over 5,700 minutes, including 63 starts (prior to his final game).
"Marco has been the standard for all young soccer players, having played at the highest level in Europe and for players like me, to watch and admire from afar, and now we got to be team mates," said Patrice Bernier. "He came here, even at 37 and scored 20 goals last year. He's been an ambassador for the team locally and internationally. Not having him as my locker room neighbor anymore will be sad for me personally, but we are all focused to end the season on the right note in honour of Marco. Hopefully he can score in his final game, putting an exclamation point onto all the work he's done for the club."
"We are expecting a lot of energy tomorrow," said head coach Frank Klopas. "I know all the players are ready to give their all to make it a special night for everyone. Marco is a guy that works extremely hard and that's why he's been able to play for so many years at the highest level."
"All good things come to an end and we hope that the city and the fans will give Marco the sendoff he deserves," said Hassoun Camara. "I am truly honoured to have been able to play alongside him. He's brought so much credibility to the team around the world and so much on the field."
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