Let's make this birthday one to remember.

36 years old (Born on November 28, 1988)

Happy Birthday, AJ Soares! From your first fearless tackle with the New England Revolution back in 2011 to becoming a defensive rock that strikers dreaded facing, you've always been our favorite wall on two legs. Rumor has it forwards still wake up sweating from nightmares of your perfectly timed slide tackles!

Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy and success as those unforgettable moments on the pitch. May your celebrations be free of yellow cards and full of laughter—just like when opponents realized getting past you was harder than pronouncing "Massachusetts." Cheers to another legendary year ahead!