Kevin Ara

Kevin Ara is an American soccer player, who played midfielder for D.C. United.
Ara played college soccer at Harvard University, he was named first team All-Ivy, first team All-New England and an NCAA All-American. Ara was placed on the short list of finalists for the Hermann Trophy during his senior season.
After graduating from Harvard, Ara was selected 24th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. Ara earned playing time during his 2004 rookie season while winning a championship with D.C. United.
Ara was selected 18th overall by Real Salt Lake in the 2004 MLS expansion draft.
After retiring from professional soccer, Ara started a career in finance and currently is a portfolio manager at a hedge fund.