Glen Cove's Mike Grella, Former Red Bull, Retires

Former New York Red Bull winger, Mike Grella, by way of Glen Cove, Long Island who's career included playing professionally in England, retired from soccer this week, but he leaves the game owning an MLS record -- having scored the fastest goal from the opening kickoff -- 7 seconds -- while playing for the Red Bulls.

The 32 year-old Grella possessed skill, speed and an array of herky-jerky moves that often left defenders seemingly helpless.

Grella also played at Duke University and for the Long Island Rough Riders.

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