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Tobin Heath, the electrifying USWNT star and former Arsenal Women’s player, announced her retirement from professional soccer on July 10, 2025, at age 37, via her podcast, The RE-CAP Show, co-hosted with partner Christen Press.
The announcement, met with heartfelt tributes from fans and teammates, marks the end of a storied career halted by a debilitating knee injury requiring multiple surgeries since 2022.
For Arsenal fans from the USA, Heath’s brief but impactful stint with the Gunners in 2021 remains a cherished chapter.
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Tobin Heath, the former Arsenal Women’s player, announces her retirement from professional football. [Image Credit: Getty Images]
Heath, a two-time World Cup champion (2015, 2019) and two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012), brought her flair to Arsenal during a loan spell from Portland Thorns.
Despite injuries limiting her to eight appearances, she scored twice, including a stunning free-kick against Manchester City, showcasing the technical brilliance that earned her 181 USWNT caps, 36 goals, and the 2016 USA Soccer Female Athlete of the Year award. Her creativity and fearless dribbling left an indelible mark on the Emirates faithful.
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“It’s a 360-degree sport, and I can’t do it anymore,” Heath shared emotionally, reflecting on her cartilage replacement surgery that ended hopes of a return.
Her journey, from nutmegging defenders on her 2008 USWNT debut to inspiring players like Rose Lavelle, resonated deeply with USA fans. Off the pitch, Heath’s advocacy for equal pay and her RE-INC brand with Press, Megan Rapinoe, and Meghan Klingenberg continue to shape women’s sports.
For Arsenal’s American supporters, Heath’s legacy transcends her short tenure. Her role in FIFA’s technical study group for the Men’s Club World Cup and her 7v7 World Sevens Football initiative highlight her ongoing influence.
As tributes pour in, fans celebrate her as a “soccer artist” whose joy and wizardry will inspire future Gunners.
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