12 Facts About Sean Franklin

Sean Michael Franklin was born on March 21,1985 and is an American former soccer player who played as a defender.

Sean Franklin was named the Golden League's Most Valuable Player as a senior, and earned all-area first-team honors in 2003 after helping the Bulldogs to a Golden League crown in 2003.

Sean Franklin was the fourth overall pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, selected by the Los Angeles Galaxy, and made his MLS debut in Galaxy's home opener against San Jose Earthquakes on April 3,2008.

Sean Franklin beat fellow finalists Geoff Cameron and Kheli Dube to the award.

Sean Franklin missed the majority of the 2009 MLS season after undergoing surgery to repair a hamstring tear he suffered during a game against Columbus Crew on May 17,2009.

Sean Franklin signed a new contract with Los Angeles on December 23,2011.

Sean Franklin was selected by DC United in the 2013 MLS Re-Entry Draft and signed with DC shortly thereafter.

On February 22,2018, Sean Franklin signed for MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC as a free agent.

Sean Franklin was released by Vancouver at the end of their 2018 season.

Sean Franklin was called up to the senior men's squad twice in 2008 and 2009.

Sean Franklin was unused in the World Cup qualifier against Guatemala on November 18,2008, and withdrew from the camp which faced Sweden on January 24,2009, with a hernia injury.

Sean Franklin made his senior debut on January 22,2011, in a friendly match against Chile.