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The Ivorian helped lift his head to a final, but the longtime
Didier Drogba's illustrious career ended in Phoenix Rising fell to Louisville City in the final USL Cup.
A second-half goalie from Louisville City's Luke Spencer was just enough on Thursday night as Drogba and Phoenix fell 1-0 in the Ivorian's final match.
Drogba scored three goals in three matches to help lead Phoenix to the final, including a stunning free kick in the team's postseason opener.
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The trainer Chelsea star had announced that he would retire in March, calling on Le Mans, Guingamp, Marseille, Shanghai Shenhua, Galatasaray and the Montreal Impact.
The defeat marks the end of Drogba's trophy-filled career, which included four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, a Super Lig crown, and, most memorably, the 2011-12 Champions League that saw the Ivorian score a late equalizer before winning title with Cheslea in a penalty shootout.
If there was any doubt …@Didier drogba's still got it. pic.twitter.com/gUMXfXKkez
– USL (@USL) November 9, 2018
Drogba scored 10 goals in 14 games in his second season in the United States.
On Thursday, the first half finished level of the hosts finally broke through in the 62nd minute, firing home from a scramble in front of goal following a kick kick.
After several deflections, blocks and near-finishes, the ball finally fell to Spencer, who fired a shot at the bottom corner to give Louisville City the lead.
A set piece and @luke_spenc do the trick!@loucityfc are ahead in the 2018 #USLCup!#LOUvPHX | #USLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/6aL72B8fY4
– USL (@USL) November 9, 2018
The victory saw Louisville City capture the team's second consecutive league crown after topping Swope Park Rangers in the final USL Cup in 2017.
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Phoenix Rising, which counts Drogba as one of several owners, was playing in its first final.
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