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World Cup winner and Olympic champion Dunn announces retirement
- On Jan 29, 2026, Crystal Dunn announced her retirement via Instagram at age 33.
- Citing personal priorities, Dunn said she wants to spend more time with her husband Pierre Soubrier and her 3-year-old son Marcel and wrote `This decision has not come easily, but I am at peace and deeply fulfilled with all that I have accomplished`.
- As a versatile player, Crystal Dunn earned 160 caps, scored 25 goals, and won three NWSL titles while key to the United States women's national team’s 2019 World Cup and 2024 Olympic gold wins.
- Dunn made just one appearance in the 2025-26 season as Paris Saint-Germain said both sides agreed to end their collaboration.
- Dunn's six-club career, including Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, shows her wide-ranging impact, and as one of the first Black field stars, she inspired young U.S. women’s soccer players of color.
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Crystal Dunn Announces Retirement After a Remarkable Career Filled with World Cup Glory and Olympic Gold
In a significant moment for American soccer, Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement from professional play, concluding a distinguished career highlighted by appearances in the Women’s World Cup and an Olympic gold medal. Known for her versatility and tenacity on the field, Dunn’s contributions have left an indelible mark on the sport both domestically and [...]
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