US EditionHeath announces retirement after long absence and injuries
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Tobin Heath ends her career after knee surgery in 2022 and years of injury recovery, concluding a decorated tenure with 181 national team appearances and multiple championships.
- Tobin Heath announced her retirement from professional soccer on July 10, 2025, after a decorated career in the United States and abroad.
- Her retirement came after nearly three years of struggling to recover from a significant injury to her left knee, despite undergoing multiple surgeries and investing considerable effort in rehabilitation.
- Between 2008 and 2021, Heath earned 181 caps for the USWNT, securing two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals, and several NWSL championships, while also making important contributions beyond the pitch.
- On her podcast, she expressed that her motivation was never about fame or attention but purely her passion for the game, and revealed she invested a substantial amount of money and underwent multiple surgeries in an effort to make a comeback.
- Her retirement marks the end of a significant era for U.S. women's soccer and reflects her acceptance that her playing career was over after a long healing process.
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Henry HeraldUSWNT legend Tobin Heath announces retirement
Tobin Heath, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion with the United States Women's National Team, announced her retirement from professional soccer on her podcast "The RE-CAP Show" on Thursday.
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The Straits TimesHeath announces retirement after long absence and injuries
NEW YORK :United States two-time World Cup winner Tobin Heath announced her retirement on Thursday, after years away from the sport due to injury, disappointing her legions of fans who hoped she might one day retake the field.Famed for her cool demeanour and extraordinary intelligence on the pitch, Heath pick
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