Ruiz is currently the 9th all-time leading goal scorer in MLS history.
He became the first player in MLS history to play for six teams.
Upon his retirement, he had played in 278 league matches, one of the highest totals in MLS history.
The club retired his number 13 making it the first number retired in MLS history.
He also set the record for most minutes without a goal to start a season in MLS history.
During the year, he became the youngest player in MLS history to appear in 200 games.
He became the youngest player in MLS history to score a goal.
The deal is the second highest in MLS history.
The suspensions are currently the longest in MLS history.
It is, by far, the most lucrative local media contract in MLS history.