minute of a 3–1 victory over Philadelphia Union in the regular season finale at Columbus Crew Stadium on October 24, 2010 forced Hesmer to miss the playoffs. He made his 100th league appearance for the Crew on March 26, 2011, keeping a clean sheet in a 0–0 tie with New York Red Bulls. An ankle sprain suffered during the first day of preseason training, sidelined Hesmer to begin the 2012 season. During the rehabilitation period, he made what would be his final appearance in the Black & Gold, starting and playing the first half for the Crew reserves in a 2–1 loss to the Montreal Impact reserves, following the Crew senior squad's home opener on March 24, 2012 at Columbus Crew Stadium. In April, Hesmer was forced to undergo surgery on his right hip, which had been initially injured three years earlier, costing him the remainder of the season. At the end of the year, Columbus declined his 2013 contract option and Hesmer chose to enter the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft. On December 14, 2012, he was selected by Los Angeles Galaxy in stage two of the draft. Despite being selected, Hesmer didn't sign with the Galaxy and opted to retire on February 19, 2013. Will was signed to a 1-day contract with the Carolina Railhawks as a backup goalkeeper for their June 24, 2014 Open Cup match against the LA Galaxy. His post-career plans involve working in wealth management for Raymond James in Raleigh, North Carolina. Honors Columbus Crew Major League Soccer MLS Cup (1): 2008 Major League Soccer Supporter's Shield (2): 2008, 2009 Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Playoff (1): 2008 Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Regular Season (2): 2008, 2009 References External links 1981 births Living people People from Wilson, North Carolina American soccer players Association football goalkeepers Soccer players from North Carolina Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer players Sporting Kansas City players Richmond Kickers players Columbus Crew players A-League (1995–2004) players Major League Soccer players Sporting Kansas City draft picks All-American men's college soccer players