Orlando City Soccer Star Aurelien Collin Shares His Testimony

Aurélien Collin is a French footballer who plays for Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer. Collin began his career in the youth ranks of French side Sedan in 2004 and remained with the club until joining Amiens one year later. In 2007 he left for Spain joining the youth ranks of Mallorca. Collin joined Gretna from Spanish La Liga club Mallorca in August 2007, receiving international clearance to play for the club on 14 August. He signed a two-year contract with the Aurélien Collin, a defender for Sporting KC develops the attack. club. He made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw with Hearts on 18 August.He scored an own goal in a 4–0 defeat against Rangers on 1 September 2007 at Ibrox Stadium. Following his release by Gretna, Collin spent a week on trial with English Championship club Blackpool, having also been on trial with fellow Championship clubs, Preston North End, and later, Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, none of these trials led to a permanent deal being offered. He later signed a one-year contract with Greek club Panserraikos. On 5 February 2009, Collin joined Conference club Wrexham on a one-year contract until the end of the season, making his debut in a 0–0 draw with Ebbsfleet United. On 5 August 2009, he joined Vitoria Setubal on a free transfer and a two-year deal. While with the Portuguese side, Collin appeared in 33 league matches and scored three goals. On 15 April 2011, Collin signed a contract with Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer. On 7 December 2013, Collin scored the game tying goal in the 2013 Major League Soccer Cup Final, rifling home a header from a Graham Zusi corner kick against Real Salt Lake. He was awarded MLS Cup MVP as Sporting Kansas City won the match on penalties to claim the title. On Monday, 8 December 2014, Collin was traded from Sporting Kansas City to new expansion side Orlando City SC for allocation money and defender Jalil Anibaba.Collin got himself sent off for a challenge made on David Villa on his debut against New York City FC.

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