Twitter reacts to Abby Wambach’s retirement announcement

Teammates, athletes and fans alike took to Twitter on Tuesday to react to Abby Wambach’s retirement announcement.

The U.S. women's national team forward announced her plans to retire from soccer on Tuesday, after she and the rest of the 2015 World Cup champions were honored by President Obama at the White House.

Wambach, who will finish her career as international soccer’s all-time leading scorer with 184 goals, will play her final game with the USWNT on Dec. 16 in New Orleans.

Wambach took to Twitter on Tuesday to thank those who acknowledged her illustrious career.

Nothing made me prouder than to wear the red, white and blue. Thank you for sending your thoughts and kind words. pic.twitter.com/0Sj1YgVsKm
— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) October 27, 2015

See more Twitter reactions below:

Congrats to Abby Wambach on an amazing career. Fitting that she goes out as World Champion !! #ThanksAbby pic.twitter.com/x5Lea3Gvkz
— J_Klinsmann (@J_Klinsmann) October 27, 2015

Congrats to @AbbyWambach on such an amazing and influential career..It's been fun to watch the past couple of years! One of the greats #USA
— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) October 27, 2015

Congrats @AbbyWambach for an amazing career . You have given every ounce of your being to this game, your team, fans, and the U.S. jersey.
— Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) October 27, 2015

💔 pic.twitter.com/h9vICxLTdR
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) October 27, 2015

Two words...Legend and Champion. You will be missed @AbbyWambach. pic.twitter.com/DsybyUH4og
— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) October 27, 2015

Thank you @AbbyWambach for all that you are, have been and will be You are a true muse #oneofakind
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) October 27, 2015

- Kayla Lombardo

U.S. Women's World Cup Team: Abby Wambach