Crystal Dunn honored with bobblehead at USWNT celebration ahead of Spain friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Crystal Dunn, who retired from professional soccer on January 29, received a farewell celebration from U.S. Soccer this month at Audi Field in Washington ahead of a friendly against Spain. The ceremony included the distribution of 2,000 bobbleheads depicting Dunn in a dance pose, marking her contributions to the sport and her achievements including a World Cup title and Olympic gold medal. This event comes as part of honoring several USWNT players who have recently retired, including Christen Press and Becky Sauerbrunn. The Athletic also ranked various bobblehead giveaways based on resemblance and creativity, with responses reflecting mixed reactions to some designs.
- •Dunn celebrated by U.S. Soccer ahead of Spain match
- •2,000 bobbleheads distributed at the event
- •Dunn has won a World Cup and Olympic gold
- •The Athletic ranked recent bobblehead designs
- •Farewell event honors multiple USWNT retirements
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking women’s soccer bobbleheads: USWNT retirements, dancing Dunn and Fishlock perfection
"Crystal Dunn has won a World Cup, an Olympic gold medal and three NWSL championships. She has also played just about every position on the soccer field with exceptional results. She retired from professional soccer Jan. 29, but Dunn, 34, got a proper farewell this month when U.S. Soccer honored her with an official celebration ahead of the U.S. women’s national team’s friendly against Spain at Audi Field in Washington. There were tears (and sunglasses to keep them from the public), family and fr
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