# Retirement of footballer Jonathan McDonald

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/retirement-of-footballer-jonathan-mcdonald
> Updated: 2026-08-23T03:06:33.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Costa Rican striker Jonathan McDonald announced his retirement from professional football, planning his final match at the Alejandro Morera Soto stadium. Playing for Asociación Deportiva San Carlos, he scheduled an away match against his former club, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, to mark his departure.

Following the match, McDonald officially concluded a career spanning more than two decades. He was substituted in the 15th minute of his farewell game. McDonald finishes his career as the third all-time leading scorer in the Costa Rican national championship with 185 total goals. His career highlights include winning national titles with Alajuelense and Herediano, as well as playing internationally in Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and for the Costa Rica national team.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Jonathan McDonald retires from professional football

Costa Rican striker Jonathan McDonald has retired from professional football after a prolific career, finishing as the third all-time leading scorer in the national league with 185 goals.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jonathan-mcdonald-retires-from-professional-football

### 2026-08-17: Jonathan McDonald announces retirement from professional football

Costa Rican striker Jonathan McDonald will retire from professional football this Sunday during a match between San Carlos and Alajuelense at the Alejandro Morera Soto stadium.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jonathan-mcdonald-announces-retirement-from-professional-football

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