Australian soccer legend Archie Thompson will continue his decorated career with National Premier Leagues Victoria side Heidelberg United.
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Thompson's illustrious career with Melbourne Victory ended in May after 11 seasons, 254 games and 96 goals.
There was some talk the 37-year-old might reunite with Ernie Merrick at Wellington Phoenix next season, but the former Victory mentor ruled that out late last month.
Thompson might still end up at an A-League club, but in the meantime he will try to help Heidelberg win the 2016 National Premier Leagues Victoria title.
The Warriors are in third spot, 10 points adrift of league leaders South Melbourne, with nine games remaining in the season.
Thompson will likely make his debut for Heidelberg on July 3 at home to relegation-threatened Northcote City.
The star striker is widely regarded as the greatest player in A-League history.
He was part of three Victory championship-premiership double-winning sides, won an A-League Golden Boot, a Joe Marston Medal and two Victory medals. He is a four-time member of the A-League PFA Team of the Season and is a starting forward in the A-League Team of the Decade.
