Let's make this birthday one to remember.

35 years old (Born on November 16, 1989)

Happy Birthday, Connor Lade! You're the defender who made opponents wish they'd stayed home, and the guy whose tackles were tougher than New York traffic. Ever since your MLS debut with the Red Bulls in 2012, you've been making soccer look easy—well, easier than finding parking near Red Bull Arena anyway.

Winning the MLS Supporters' Shield in 2013 was just one highlight of your impressive career. You've always defended goals like they're slices of New York pizza—precious and worth fighting for. Here's hoping your birthday is as legendary as your defensive skills and filled with fewer yellow cards!