#ThankYouDeuce: Twitter reacts to Clint Dempsey's retirement

Tom Bogert

As soon as Clint Dempsey abruptly announced his retirement from professional soccer Wednesday afternoon, the plaudits and memories came rolling in.

Dempsey's former clubs, former teammates, members of the media, fans and many more have taken to social media to congratulate Deuce on a legendary career after the news caught the soccer world by surprise.

Here's some of the best reactions on Twitter. #ThankYouDeuce.

#ThankYouDeuce https://t.co/Fa4vFaw8x8
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 29, 2018

The greatest we’ve ever produced, @clint_dempsey. 🇺🇸🐐#ThankYouDeuce ✌️

➡️: https://t.co/DLRWZZhdAV pic.twitter.com/iDlfb76U3l
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) August 29, 2018

August 29, 2018

For all the times you lifted a nation to its feet, #ThankYouDeuce ✌️ pic.twitter.com/pdqdArbSQP
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) August 29, 2018

A swagger all his own.
Deuce always let loose.

Watch all 5⃣7️⃣ @clint_dempsey goals. pic.twitter.com/LTqfrIkZge
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) August 29, 2018

2006: ⚽️
2010: ⚽️
2014: ⚽️⚽️

✅ First 🇺🇸 USA player to score at #WorldCup in three consecutive editions

Congrats on a great career, @clint_dempsey! pic.twitter.com/BIUmqogA2g
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) August 29, 2018

An absolute legend in our game who helped change the perception of what It means to be an American footballer. It was an honor to suit up with you and always a challenge to go up against you.

✌🏽@clint_dempsey #ThankYouDuece pic.twitter.com/P0JGeI1Tpj
— Tim Howard (@TimHowardGK) August 29, 2018

August 29, 2018

Deuces✌️to the 🐐of 🇺🇸 men’s soccer! Thank you @clint_dempsey for your relentless passion and inspiration. Cheers to all the memories on and off the field. What a legendary career. Happy retirement bro!!#DeuceIsLoose #DontTread #ThreeAmigos #Roomie #ThankYouDeuce pic.twitter.com/unbQkcGOIp
— Alejandro Bedoya (@AleBedoya17) August 29, 2018

Congrats @clint_dempsey on an amazing career. One of the best Americans ever.
— Sacha Kljestan (@SachaKljestan) August 29, 2018

I remember first time I saw @clint_dempsey play. He was a long-haired rookie so I already liked him, but when I saw the courage & personality in his game I immediately knew he was special. Players like Clint only come around so often, feel so fortunate I got to play by his side. pic.twitter.com/HZyWjz4MCs
— Over Under Initiative (@OverUnderPlay) August 29, 2018

Enjoy your retirement, thanks for the memories @clint_dempsey 👏 #ThankYouClint pic.twitter.com/DnvUdl7N0A
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 29, 2018

You inspired more than a country @clint_dempsey. Enjoy retirement.

☑️ @FulhamFC's record Premier League goal-scorer
☑️ Most goals by an American in the PL
☑️ Most goals in a single PL season by an American#ThankYouDeuce pic.twitter.com/3iknAwtM37
— Premier League USA (@PLinUSA) August 29, 2018

Congrats @clint_dempsey on an incredible career. Your passion and creativity brought our game to a new level. Wishing you and your family the best. Thank you.
— Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) August 29, 2018

Congratulations to @clint_dempsey on an illustrious career for both club and country. I always enjoyed watching you play and come in clutch when needed! All the best in your next chapter. #thankyoudeuce
— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) August 29, 2018

Thank you @clint_dempsey. A true #USMNT legend who was never afraid to "try shit", and that made him special. 🇺🇸 #ThankYouDeuce
— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) August 29, 2018

.@clint_dempsey retires effective immediately. What an absolute honor & privilege it was to both play alongside you and call so many of your big moments. All the best dude 👊🏼 #MLS
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) August 29, 2018

Congrats on an unbelievable career my dude. @clint_dempsey ✌🏼

Arguably the best American ever produced... 🇺🇸

But the toughest mother effer to ever step on the field for @ussoccer_mnt is not arguable. 💪🏼 #USMNT pic.twitter.com/se69rQVel2
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) August 29, 2018

A big SHOUT OUT to @clint_dempsey on staying true to himself throughout his career, which led to him being one of the best players we have ever produced in this country.

It was an honor to play with and against you, my friend.

Good luck in whatever's next. ✌️ #Deuce pic.twitter.com/eW4iYVYXgk
— Jimmy Conrad (@JimmyConrad) August 29, 2018

THANK YOU @clint_dempsey. YOU ARE A NATIONAL TREASURE 🇺🇸🙌🍻 THANKS FOR THE JOY YOU HAVE GIVEN US. NOW WATCH OUT FISH pic.twitter.com/7IxM0TDNkv
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) August 29, 2018

Clint Dempsey is immediately #statueworthy upon the occasion of his retirement. Obvious place for one is Seattle, but someone get on it.
— Jason Davis (@davisjsn) August 29, 2018

Don't tread. Don't you ever tread #ThankYouDeuce pic.twitter.com/z1NYYkxaDo
— Seth Vertelney (@svertelney) August 29, 2018

When the Clint Dempsey legend was born pic.twitter.com/JG66EsDYCL
— Joe Patrick (@japatrick200) August 29, 2018

There has never been an American soccer player with more sauce or more heart than Clint Dempsey.

I got to interview the legend in 2016, asked him what he was going to do when he retired & he just laughed & said: "Man. CHILL."

You deserve it Clint, kick back & enjoy a beer.
— Aaron West (@oeste) August 29, 2018

Clint Dempsey announces his retirement, effective immediately. Among his #USMNT accomplishments:

- 57 goals (T-1st for USMNT)
- 51 non-PK goals (1st)
- 141 caps (3rd)
- 21 assists (4th)
- Only one to score at 3 WC
- Deuce Face: pic.twitter.com/BL07fSRH1Z
— Paul Carr (@PaulCarr) August 29, 2018

Let's take a trip down memory lane.

57 Goals
3 World Cups
1 Deuce Face

What's your favorite memory of Deuce over the years? pic.twitter.com/YZGXNFrldh
— The American Outlaws (@AmericanOutlaws) August 29, 2018