US forward McBride retires from international football

Brian McBride, pictured may 2006, the only US footballer to score in more than one World Cup, announced his retirement from international football.

Brian McBride, the only US footballer to score in more than one World Cup, announced his retirement from international football.

McBride's decision brought an end to a 13-year international career that included appearances in the World Cup in 1998, 2002 and 2006. He produced 30 goals in 95 matches for the United States to become the second-leading scorer in team history.

"This is a special day in that I have the opportunity to thank US Soccer for all it has done for me and my family," McBride said. "I will truly miss being part of the team."

McBride scored the USA's only goal of the 1998 World Cup in France, and netted the game winners against Portugal and Mexico in 2002.

"It was an honor to have a player like Brian McBride at the core of the national team during my tenure," said former US manager Bruce Arena. "With his goal scoring, ability in the air and intelligence on both sides of the ball, he is truly a player with qualities unlike any other player to wear the national team uniform."

McBride has spent the last three seasons at English Premiership club Fulham. Before heading to England, he was a five-time Major League Soccer All-Star and left the Columbus Crew as their all-time leading scorer.