Soccer world tweets adulation, appreciation for retiring Clint Dempsey
United States superstar Clint Dempsey announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending a 14-year career that spanned two countries, four club teams and one of the best international careers in American history.
The Texas native naturally received a grand sendoff on social media, from every team and player he’s impacted.
Former clubs, leagues pay tribute
An all-timer & Legendary #USMNT forward @clint_dempsey has announced his retirement. #ThankYouDeuce // https://t.co/rosK8tkJxU pic.twitter.com/llblD5w40n
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@ussoccer_mnt) August 29, 2018
The greatest we’ve ever produced, @clint_dempsey. #ThankYouDeuce
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— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) August 29, 2018
Enjoy your retirement, thanks for the memories @clint_dempsey #ThankYouClint pic.twitter.com/DnvUdl7N0A
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 29, 2018
You inspired more than a country @clint_dempsey. Enjoy retirement.
@FulhamFC‘s record Premier League goal-scorer
Most goals by an American in the PL
Most goals in a single PL season by an American#ThankYouDeuce pic.twitter.com/3iknAwtM37— Premier League USA (@PLinUSA) August 29, 2018
Happy retirement, @clint_dempsey! pic.twitter.com/eZxNLidjZ4
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 29, 2018
2006:
2010:
2014:First USA player to score at #WorldCup in three consecutive editions
Congrats on a great career, @clint_dempsey! pic.twitter.com/BIUmqogA2g
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) August 29, 2018
Congrats to @clint_dempsey on an amazing career! #ThankYouDeuce
https://t.co/PBN9VmpU6l#NERevs pic.twitter.com/qWxLNC7Sa1
— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) August 29, 2018
Statement regarding @SoundersFC forward Clint Dempsey’s retirement from professional soccer https://t.co/y9eXgtPWnX pic.twitter.com/u7UME21NBP
— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) August 29, 2018
The imagination. The skill. The determination.
There’s only one @clint_dempsey. #ThankYouDeuce pic.twitter.com/dMNFkkMTHA
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 29, 2018
Teammates, soccer legends show appreciation
An absolute legend in our game who helped change the perception of what It means to be an American footballer. It was an honor to suit up with you and always a challenge to go up against you.
@clint_dempsey #ThankYouDuece pic.twitter.com/P0JGeI1Tpj
— Tim Howard (@TimHowardGK) August 29, 2018
Congratulations on an amazing career @clint_dempsey ! Been a hell of a ride and an honor sharing the field with you homie!! #threeamigos #roomies @alebedoya #legend #usmnt pic.twitter.com/yJLxMXuvVN
— Geoff Cameron (@GeoffCameron) August 29, 2018
INSPIRATION @clint_dempsey Thanks for paving the way for guys like me. #ThankYouDeuce
— Kellyn Acosta (@KellynAcosta) August 29, 2018
Congrats on an unbelievable career my dude. @clint_dempsey
Arguably the best American ever produced…
But the toughest mother effer to ever step on the field for @ussoccer_mnt is not arguable. #USMNT pic.twitter.com/se69rQVel2
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) August 29, 2018
Congrats @clint_dempsey on an incredible career. Your passion and creativity brought our game to a new level. Wishing you and your family the best. Thank you.
— Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) August 29, 2018
A big SHOUT OUT to @clint_dempsey on staying true to himself throughout his career, which led to him being one of the best players we have ever produced in this country.
It was an honor to play with and against you, my friend.
Good luck in whatever’s next. #Deuce pic.twitter.com/eW4iYVYXgk
— Jimmy Conrad (@JimmyConrad) August 29, 2018
Media members join chorus of praise
A great @premierleague player. A great @MLS player. A great @ussoccer_mnt player. Doesn’t matter where or who he did it for, @clint_dempsey was a great player whenever he put the shirt on. Best of luck Clint. pic.twitter.com/5iMfIvM2GO
— The 2 Robbies (@The2RobbiesNBC) August 29, 2018
Thank you @clint_dempsey. A true #USMNT legend who was never afraid to “try shit”, and that made him special. #ThankYouDeuce
— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) August 29, 2018
.@clint_dempsey retires effective immediately. What an absolute honor & privilege it was to both play alongside you and call so many of your big moments. All the best dude #MLS
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) August 29, 2018
Clint Dempsey announces his retirement today from professional soccer. Congrats on a great career @clint_dempsey – an honor sharing the field with you https://t.co/veAoSaH99W
— Stu Holden (@stuholden) August 29, 2018
Deuce is done.
Thank you for all that you’ve done for soccer in the States @clint_dempsey . Hope the fish are biting.— Rob Stone (@RobStoneONFOX) August 29, 2018
I remember first time I saw @clint_dempsey play. He was a long-haired rookie so I already liked him, but when I saw the courage & personality in his game I immediately knew he was special. Players like Clint only come around so often, feel so fortunate I got to play by his side. pic.twitter.com/HZyWjz4MCs
— Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) August 29, 2018
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