Abby Wambach, the all-time leading scorer in international soccer, announced that she will retire at the end of the U.S. women’s national team Victory Tour in December.
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Messages flooded in from social media after the announcement this afternoon from teammates, opponents, media and even some famous fans. Here are some highlights:
Two words…Legend and Champion. You will be missed @AbbyWambach. pic.twitter.com/DsybyUH4og
— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) October 27, 2015
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) October 27, 2015
@AbbyWambach Thank you for carrying the game on your shoulders and leading us with such character, courage, and grit. Congrats. G.O.A.T.
— Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) October 27, 2015
So much respect for @AbbyWambach You helped pave the way for thousands of youngsters. I will miss the battles. pic.twitter.com/YlERgqiRoB
— Christine Sinclair (@sincy12) October 27, 2015
OH CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?! ABBY WAMBACH HAS SAVED THE USA'S LIFE IN THIS WORLD CUP #ThanksAbby https://t.co/ja9IHjve0p
— Brittany Alvarado (@bavacado2) October 27, 2015
.@AbbyWambach announces her retirement, effective Dec. 16. No one has scored more international goals than her 184. pic.twitter.com/d7upYOAymo
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) October 27, 2015
Abby Wambach is retiring. Her head alone would rank 7th all-time in USWNT international goals (77). (via @PCarrESPN) pic.twitter.com/VhDHrnZGfI
— ESPN (@espn) October 27, 2015
A true professional, a real friend, a legend. Thank you Abby for bringing me along in your journey. #thebest https://t.co/JTxaIcnhoC
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) October 27, 2015
Thank you @AbbyWambach for all that you are, have been and will be You are a true muse #oneofakind
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) October 27, 2015
Congrats to @AbbyWambach on an incredible career. She did so much for our sport and can't wait to see what's next for her #Champion #Legend
— Landon Donovan (@landondonovan) October 27, 2015
Gator Great @AbbyWambach announces retirement from soccer – https://t.co/MZsSJ6vgHQ
#ThanksAbby
#GoGators pic.twitter.com/nPsDJpdMdq
— Gator Soccer (@GatorsSoccer) October 27, 2015
Former U.S. coach Pia Sundhage had a short, sweet message:
