World reacts to Brad Guzan's retirement announcement

The news hit the timeline extra hard. Brad Guzan told the world Tuesday morning that he'll be retiring at the end of the 2025 MLS season, ending a more than two decade career in professional soccer.

Guzan's impending retirement is sending shockwaves throughout football and sport in general. The United States Men's National Team veteran and MLS Cup Champion with Atlanta United had folks from every phase of life sending their best wishes. Here are some of the many reactions from all ends of the Earth:

Former English football player, President of Inter Miami David Beckham:

MLS Commissioner Don Garber:

Brad Guzan has been a class act throughout his remarkable journey in professional soccer.
A @USMNT veteran with 64 caps, @MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, @ATLUTD MLS Cup champion, and Premier League standout — Brad has been a true leader on and off the field.
Congratulations on a… pic.twitter.com/ol5nfy0FKf
— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) October 14, 2025

United States Soccer Federation CEO JT Batson:

Congratulations to Brad Guzan on an incredible career.

A leader on and off the field, Brad earned 64 caps with the @USMNT and represented the United States at two World Cups, four Gold Cups — lifting the trophy in 2007, 2017, and 2021 — and several other major international… pic.twitter.com/PEKONRLwGs
— jt batson (@jtbatson) October 15, 2025

Men In Blazers:

Brad Guzan announced his plan to retire at the end of the season 🇺🇸

From repping the South Carolina Gamecocks to his shot-stopping heroics against Project Messi, what a journey for the keeper from Evergreen Park, Illinois 🦅 pic.twitter.com/TiTSe7ZFOe
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) October 14, 2025

Former USMNT player Jimmy Conrad:

Former USMNT player, MLS Analyst Taylor Twellman:

Former Atlanta United, USMNT player Greg Garza:

Former USMNT player Herculez Gomez:

One of the all time good guys of the game. Congrats on a hell of a career, Guzanooooo 💪🏼
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) October 14, 2025

MLS Host Kaylyn Kyle:

One of the best to ever do it!!!!👏🏻 https://t.co/4MWWQLRbu8
— Kaylyn Kyle (@KaylynKyle) October 14, 2025

Former Atlanta United player, MLS Analyst Osvaldo Alonso:

My brother congratulations on a great career. It was a privilege to be your teammate. Your leadership, professionalism, and passion for the game were always an inspiration. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter. God bless you, legend. 💪
— Osvaldo Alonso (@OzzieAlonso) October 15, 2025

Jason Longshore:

One of the best goalkeepers ever produced by the US, now an Atlanta legend forever. Thank you for everything Brad. https://t.co/pMbu4NnptE
— Jason Longshore (@Longshoe) October 14, 2025

Atlanta Falcons:

Congrats on your retirement, @bguzan! Thank you for all you did for ATL 👏🫡
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 14, 2025

Atlanta Hawks:

Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

Thank you, Guuuuuuz! https://t.co/NKi67mAQpR
— Mercedes-Benz Stadium (@MBStadium) October 14, 2025

Aston Villa Football Club:

Happy retirement to Brad Guzan, who spent eight years of his career as a Villan! 🧤 pic.twitter.com/KxbjwmnYgf
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 14, 2025

17s:

My daughter’s favorite player by a mile! When she talked about playing soccer, she only wanted to play keeper and was very concerned about her hair… She thought all keepers had to be bald like Guz! Congratulations on an unbelievable career! You’ve inspired so many! ⚽️🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/dhLMzTcAV5
— Adam Acker (@AckerGSU17) October 14, 2025

My son is a 14 y.o. keeper. He loves @ATLUTD and you are his favorite keeper. He sent me this video. My response to him after watching it was.....looks like an even better role model to look up to. Thank you.
— Josh Fennell (@jfenndmd) October 14, 2025

Thank you Guzzzzz. He’s big… his bald… really loved your passion and fire. Always fun to watch you. Enjoy retirement and your next adventures!
— ATLSports (@ATLSporter) October 14, 2025

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