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Born in New York City on Aug. 27, 1972, Chris Armas helped define the role of defensive midfielder, setting a high bar for future generations. He was a vital factor in the Chicago Fire winning an MLS Cup, a Supporters' Shield, and four Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup titles. He was named to the MLS Best XI five times.
The 5-foot-7, 150-pound dynamo also represented the U.S. Men’s National Team 66 times, scoring twice, and earned the 2000 U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year. In a 12-year MLS career, Armas recorded 12 goals and 48 assists in 264 matches, stopping endless attacking sequences by the opposition before retiring in 2007.