American women’s soccer star Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 33.
Dunn was an icon of the United States women’s national team (USWNT) – becoming one of the first Black stars to feature in an outfield position.
A star at the club level, she made her name across 160 caps with the national team – where she scored 25 international goals as a fullback and winger.
Dunn won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup – playing all but one group stage match in the American’s title-winning campaign.
At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Dunn played all but 75 minutes en route to winning the Gold Medal.
Her retirement was announced by US Soccer, with Dunn offering some parting words.
American soccer star Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement at the age of 33
‘I leave the game with a sense of peace and deep fulfillment for all that I’ve accomplished,’ said Dunn.
‘I’m grateful for the incredible people I’ve had the privilege to work with, from teammates and coaches to family and friends, and all the amazing moments we’ve shared. I’m very much looking forward to my next chapter ahead.’
The New York native starred in college at the University of North Carolina – earning the Hermann Trophy as the top women’s soccer player in the country.
She earned a callup to the US’ U-20 team in 2012 – winning the tournament in Japan when Dunn assisted Kealia Ohai (now the wife of NFL star JJ Watt) for the lone goal in a 1-0 final victory over Germany.
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