Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on February 05, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Steve Purdy—our favorite American-born Salvadoran defender! From FC Dallas to thrilling times with the Portland Timbers and then Chivas USA, your MLS journey was filled with fierce tackles, clever defense, and an uncanny ability to frustrate forwards. Thanks for always giving fans reasons to cheer—and strikers reasons to sigh in despair!

Here's hoping today your special day is as memorable as your relentless marking skills and steadfast defense on the pitch. May you celebrate by tackling a huge slice of cake (careful of any sneaky counter-attacks!), and remember: unlike defenders, birthdays should never go unnoticed! Cheers!