"If he asks me, I would tell him that Philadelphia is the best place for that," Paunovic said. "Hopefully he will become the first "Spanish of Ben," just like I became the first and proud "Serb of Ben."
Veljko Paunovic released an open letter to Philadelphia Union fans through Twitter. The Brotherly Game asked the now retired player if the letter could be republished here, upon the site. With Paunovic's blessing, here's the full text of his letter.
Veljko Paunovic retires and thanks Philadelphia Union fans for embracing him during his time with the team.
Veljko Paunovic's Macedonian ancestry isn't enough to make him switch national teams, according to the versatile attacking midfielder. The 34-year-old's form has brought attention from both MLS fans and media internationally, with three goals since joining the Union in mid-June.
Macedonian media has begun to pay attention to Veljko Paunovic's run of form for the Philadelphia Union, naming the midfielder as one of the country's potential internationals to watch.
