Abby Wambach played in her final soccer match on Wednesday night in Nike Mercurial Superfly cleats and in unfortunate ending, the U.S. lost their first game at home since 2004. And even though Wambach didn’t score in her last game, the night was about honoring her incredible career and bidding adieu to America.
In her final words to her fans and teammates, Wambach said, “I love this team, this country and it has been my pleasure and my honor to represent you all, the fans, for as long as I have been able to. But the reality is, as I think symbolically the way that this game went, means that for this team and for me, I can walk away. The future is so bright . . .”
Abby Wambach addresses her fans and finishes with the mic drop! #ThanksAbby#OnlyOneAbbyhttps://t.co/skmalNiyi2
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 17, 2015
Throughout the night and into Thursday morning Twitterverse erupted with support for the U.S. Women’s National Team captain and all-time leading scorer, including a tweet from President Barack Obama. See the top tweets below:
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Congrats on a great career, Abby Wambach. For the goals you’ve scored & the kids you’ve inspired, you’re the GOAT! pic.twitter.com/Kud56ChsBO
— President Obama (@POTUS) December 16, 2015
Look who I dragged out of the gutter in NOLA! All here to honor Abby. @MiaHamm@brandichastain#ThanksAbbypic.twitter.com/b7Qy1roLRI
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) December 16, 2015
Abby is the epitome of what an athlete should be; dedicated, passionate and humble. Congrats on an amazing career. https://t.co/tbIgHZuPe0
— Landon Donovan (@landondonovan) December 16, 2015
One of soccer’s greatest players took the field for the final time last night. Next @GMA we say thank you to #AbbyWambach for the memories.
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) December 17, 2015
#wcw#AbbyWambach I meant every word I said in that video, lady. You lead by example and you’ve… https://t.co/5dNWwLn7tQ
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) December 17, 2015
90’ will never be quite the same without Abby Wambach. #184in90
— Nike Soccer (@nikesoccer) December 17, 2015
Thanks for inspiring us all @AbbyWambach https://t.co/00EDlXr3Q7
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) December 16, 2015
#OnlyOneAbby#ThanksAbbypic.twitter.com/agPUSZNGvj
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) December 17, 2015
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