Secaucus, NJ (My Sportsbook) - Former United States national team captain and Red Bull New York midfielder Claudio Reyna announced his retirement on Wednesday, putting an end to a storied 14-year career.

Reyna, who is widely considered one of the best American players in U.S. soccer history, will continue with Red Bull New York as an ambassador to work with the team to grow the sport in the metropolitan New York area.

"For the past 14 years, the game of soccer has granted me so many opportunities in life," Reyna said. "I have been fortunate enough to represent my country at the highest level and play the sport I love in stadiums and places I could have only dreamed of when I was growing up. I want to thank the Red Bulls for the opportunity to play in Major League Soccer, as well as my friends, fans, previous clubs and above all else, my family and my wife Danielle, who have been with me every step of the way. While I am sad to be leaving professional soccer, I am also excited about what lies ahead and hope that I can give back to the sport as much as its given to me."

Reyna has spent the past two seasons of his career with the Red Bulls after becoming New York's first Designated Player signing, joining the club on January 24, 2007. He became the first American to be signed as a Designated Player, but appeared in just 27 games for the club because of injury.

He is best known for his time with the U.S. national team, where he ranks fourth all-time in U.S. history with 112 caps. He was the captain for both the 2002 and 2006 World Cup teams, and had a big hand in the United States reaching the quarterfinals in 2002.

For his efforts in the '02 World Cup, Reyna became the only American soccer player in history to be named to the FIFA World Cup All-Star First Team. He is also one of only two players to have appeared on four World Cup rosters as well as the Olympic team in 1992 and 1996.

Reyna also enjoyed plenty of success on the club level in Europe, where he played in England, Scotland and Germany.

He joined the Red Bulls after playing five years at Premiership side Manchester City, as well as fellow English club Sunderland. Prior to that, he was a member of German sides Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen as well as Scottish giants Rangers.

While at Wolfsburg, he became the first American player to ever where the captian's armband for a European club, which he did in 1998.

"As a former player, I can relate to how difficult a decision it is to retire from professional soccer," Red Bull sporting director Jeff Agoos said. "Claudio will be remembered as one of the best players the United States has produced, and we are excited that he has decided to remain with the Red Bulls organization. His legacy speaks for itself."