MACOMB, Ill. - Fifth-year Colorado Rapids defenseman Kosuke Kimura, a Western Illinois standout from 2003-2006, and the rest the Rapids team were honored by President Barack Obama Monday (June 27) at the White House Washington, D.C.
Before the team's meet-and-greet with the President, they were treated to a tour of the White House and put on a youth soccer clinic in the front lawn for children of military members.
After playing four seasons at Western Illinois (2003-2006), Kimura became the first-ever Japanese born player to become a member of the MLS when he was selected 35th overall in the 2007 supplemental draft. While at Western Illinois, the 2010 MLS Humanitarian of the Year award winner posted five goals and 14 assists giving him 19 career points.
To view a video of President Barack Obama's speech, click here.
