2017 season after the discovery of a heart abnormality during preseason. He underwent surgery for an enlarged aortic root, but was unable to secure medical clearance to return to the game, and officially announced his retirement as an active player on April 20, 2018. International Wynne has played for various youth United States national teams, and was part of the Under-20 team at the 2005 World Youth Championship. He earned his first senior cap for the United States in the 2007 Copa America against Argentina on June 28, 2007. Wynne was an integral part of the U-23 side that earned qualification to the Beijing Olympics, which also included, then Toronto FC teammate, Maurice Edu. Wynne also was a starter on the U.S. Men's 2008 Olympic soccer team. Wynne received his second cap for the senior team on January 24, 2009, against Sweden, drawing a penalty that Sacha Kljestan converted. After retirement After retirement, Wynne moved to Quincy, Illinois, where he served as the assistant coach of the men's soccer team at John Wood Community College until 2021. He studied yoga, personal training and nutrition. Career statistics Honors Toronto FC Canadian Championship (1): 2009 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Championship (1): 2010 Major League Soccer MLS Cup (1): 2010 References External links 1986 births Living people 2007 Copa América players 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup players African-American soccer players American soccer players American expatriate sportspeople in Canada American expatriate soccer players Expatriate soccer players in Canada Association football defenders UCLA Bruins men's soccer players New York Red Bulls players Toronto FC players Colorado Rapids players San Jose Earthquakes players Soccer players from Pittsburgh Footballers at the 2008 Summer Olympics New York Red Bulls draft picks Major League Soccer first-overall draft picks Major League Soccer players Olympic soccer players of the United States People from Poway, California Soccer players from California United States men's under-20 international soccer players United States men's under-23 international soccer players United States men's international soccer players All-American men's college soccer players