USWNT and NWSL players have been quick to praise Crystal Dunn after the veteran announced her retirement from professional soccer, with several stars admitting they did not see the decision coming.
Dunn’s news sparked an outpouring of reactions across social media, as current national team and league players applauded her career and impact on the game. Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Croix Bethune were among those to post messages of admiration, with the tone reflecting both respect and surprise at the timing of the announcement.
Rodman posted a short but standout response, writing: “Girl, you still got it.” Her message captured what many appeared to feel — that Dunn still looked capable of playing at a high level, even as she chose to step away.
Swanson also reacted to the retirement news by sharing her appreciation for Dunn, while Bethune joined other USWNT and NWSL names in highlighting the former defender’s influence, consistency and presence around the squad.
Across the replies and posts, the common message was clear: teammates and fellow professionals viewed Dunn as a standard-setter and a player who helped push those around her, on and off the pitch. Even in retirement, the respect for her achievements and legacy was obvious from the wave of tributes that followed.
