Cherundolo Captain at Hannover

Steve Cherundolo, who has put in a stellar twelve seasons with Hannover 96, has been named team captain for next year. I'm not fact-checking myself, but I believe the only other American to be named captain of a Bundesliga side is Claudio Reyna with Wolfsburg (where he amazingly did it while on loan). Cherundolo has always been a class act and consummate professional, who once declined a move to Bolton to stay a one-club man. He has actually stated he loves nothing more than being a player who can find a fan following who appreciates him and then stay, no matter what possibly greener pastures lie elsewhere, with that club. It couldn't happen to a better guy and professional, and best of luck to Hannover 96 this coming season.