The Chirp: Abby Wambach’s Last Match

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Dec 17, 2015

Soccer legend Abby Wambach played her final match with the U.S. women’s national team Wednesday night in New Orleans, as part of the team’s World Cup victory tour. The striker, who leaves the game as the all-time international leading goal scorer, capped off her career with 1-0 loss to China. Teammates Megan Rapinoe and Christie Rampone said "Farewell to G.O.A.T.," after Abby announced her retirement in October.

As Abby took to the pitch for the last time, athletes from across the sports world congratulated her on her historic career:

Thank you, Abby. #oneofakind #184in90 https://t.co/EnNeQI1Ci4
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) December 16, 2015

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 (@POTUS44) December 16, 2015

Congratulations on an incredible career, Abby. Thanks for representing us with such class. #SheBelieves pic.twitter.com/891YkCwJqW
— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) 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

Abby brought greatness! Congrats on amazing accomplishments! #184in90 RT @nikesoccer: https://t.co/6X5LpfHu5T
— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) December 16, 2015

Amazing. Something bigger than self. pic.twitter.com/TftRUZ6gzk
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) December 17, 2015

Thank you Abby for paving the way and transforming the women's game, being a true leader and legend. It was an honor 2 play against you⚽️
— Lauren Sesselmann (@lsesselmann) December 17, 2015

As much as you want us to forget you...we won't! Thank you #AbbyWambach #OnlyOneAbby #ThanksAbby pic.twitter.com/ASSH5ZkQKk
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) December 17, 2015

Let's go #USWNT! #ThankYouAbby pic.twitter.com/P6PbjnAAw9
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) December 17, 2015

Thanks for inspiring us all @AbbyWambach https://t.co/00EDlXr3Q7
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) December 16, 2015

Congratulations on an amazing career! @AbbyWambach #GOAT ? pic.twitter.com/pGO9MKNt9j
— Derek Watt (@DerekWatt34) December 17, 2015

Congrats Abby Wambach on an amazing career! We know you will continue to lead, inspire, & #BurnBright! #ThanksAbby pic.twitter.com/Doe98rmi1X
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) December 16, 2015

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To impact your sport is one thing but to impact all women's sports is legendary. Honored to have witnessed such greatness. #AbbyWambach #winfromwithin

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My friend @AbbyWambach is the GOAT ???? Come see her play for the last time tonight!!!!! #fillitforabby #OnlyOneAbby
— Tobin Heath (@TobinHeath) December 16, 2015

Tonight we are not only celebrating a phenomenal career, but more importantly, a phenomenal person. Thank you Abby, for always being you.
— Whitney Engen (@whitneyengen) December 16, 2015

One last game for the legend tonight! Let's send @AbbyWambach out in style...thank you for everything! #GOAT pic.twitter.com/xbblXUe8vO
— Alyssa Naeher (@AlyssaNaeher) December 16, 2015

This one's for the GOAT. #thanksAbby https://t.co/yAzMO6ypT2
— Christen Press (@ChristenPress) December 16, 2015

It's been a dang good year. What better way to end it than celebrating a Legend and American hero. #thanksAbby #OnlyOneAbby #GOAT ???
— Morgan Brian (@moeebrian) December 16, 2015

One last game. Thank u for all the memories @AbbyWambach. Enjoy tonight. Love u #ThanksAbby
— Shannon Boxx (@ShannonBoxx7) December 16, 2015

Forever Inspired. #OnlyOneAbby https://t.co/31HACZ0xU5
— Ali Krieger (@alikrieger) December 16, 2015

Look who I dragged out of the gutter in NOLA! All here to honor Abby. @MiaHamm @brandichastain #ThanksAbby pic.twitter.com/b7Qy1roLRI
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) December 16, 2015

Still can't believe tonight will be the last game with you. See you soon NOLA. #USAvCHN #foxsports pic.twitter.com/hft5HVsS8C
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) December 16, 2015

ICYMI... My ode to Abby: https://t.co/71NAbg0XlI #ThanksAbby
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) December 16, 2015

Don't forget to tune in 2nite 4 ?s last game. Thanks for everything Abby Wambach! 8:30 ET #USWNT #OneTeam #OneAbby pic.twitter.com/MEXkpR2FEu
— Meghan Klingenberg (@meghankling) December 16, 2015

#OnlyOneAbby #ThanksAbby pic.twitter.com/agPUSZNGvj
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) December 17, 2015

The Chirp: Abby Wambach’s Last Match

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