Chara’s post-retirement running, however, was different. He wasn’t chasing a goal, and he started to feel himself plateau. He sought help from Becca Pizzi, a professional marathoner from Belmont.

It's been a challenging stretch, both physically and mentally, but the Timbers were right there for a three-point result on Wednesday only to see a handful of narrow misses on goal. Yimmi Chara ...

MLS is Back: The 46 goals scored across the league this weekend ... February 24, 2025 Diego Chara is one of the all-time great MLS midfielders, and he will rightly go down as a legend in Portland.