Japanese defender who won the MLS Cup with the Colorado Rapids in 2010. After five years with the Rapids, he spent a season with the Portland Timbers then joined the New York Red Bulls in 2013.
He played college soccer at Western Illinois University from 2003 to 2006.
He became the first Japanese born player to play in the MLS.
He was born to Takahir and Hideyo Kimura.
He joined French star Thierry Henry on the New York Red Bulls in 2013.
