When the news broke of Captain Carl Haworth hanging up his boots at the end of the year, the reactions started to pour in. A bittersweet day for the Ottawa legend, no doubt.
Thank you, Football ✌️🩵 pic.twitter.com/hP2OQ4Tl3o
— Carl Haworth (@ccaarrllitos) September 20, 2023
Here are some of those reactions and media hits:
It isn't every day that a player like Carl Haworth comes to your city and makes a sincere difference, and we've been blessed to welcome him to the city twice!🏙️
Thank you @ccaarrllitos, for everything. ❤️
✍️@TheTimidDonut https://t.co/6I6n8FlxTf
— Capital City Supporters Group (@CapitalCitySG) September 20, 2023
An Ottawa footy legend hangs 'em up. Thank you, Mr. Ottawa! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️ https://t.co/hEGNT8rSEG
— Jordy 🇨🇦 (@JordyRen93) September 20, 2023
Pure Charisma and Values, congratulations for that great career!
One more of those compelling reasons to fight together for a great end of the season. #ThankYouCaptain 👏🏻 https://t.co/2uoV6TJah4
— ⚽️ 𝖢𝖠𝖱𝖫𝖮𝖲 𝖦𝖮𝖭𝖹𝖠𝖫𝖤𝖹 (@CarlosGonJuarez) September 20, 2023
Is there anyone in Canadian soccer with more style than @atletiottawa's Carl Haworth?
Congrats on your retirement @ccaarrllitos 👏#CanPL #CanMNT pic.twitter.com/uMVINlXu4a
— Benedict Rhodes (@BTFR17) September 20, 2023
Has given so much to soccer in Ottawa. Congrats on a fantastic career! https://t.co/FREaJ6Bx7B
— AJ Jakubec (@TheSuperAJ) September 20, 2023
♥️🤍 THANK YOU CARL 👏
Former Atletico Ottawa Captain @DrewBeckie gives a heartfelt message to Carl Haworth 🗣️💬
Come say “Thank You Carl” at our final regular season home match @TD_Place 🏟️⚡️‼️
🔗 Tickets: https://t.co/Aym5gIyb6J#ForOttawa | #PourOttawa pic.twitter.com/gZQzQKrNnP
— Atlético Ottawa (@atletiOttawa) September 21, 2023
Congratulations to our Ottawa Atlético Captain, Carl Haworth, on announcing his retirement from playing professional football. Carl is the epitome of a leader, professional, coach, athlete and character – on and off the field. A true icon of the game for Ottawa Soccer⚽️ pic.twitter.com/wxPktoKnlu
— Ottawa Gloucester Hornets (@OGSCHornets) September 21, 2023
A true professional, football in Ottawa will miss you. Best wishes in your future endeavors, I have no doubt you will be successful. Stay Blessed 🙏🏼
— Stephen Hart (@WatchfulEye64) September 21, 2023
Abou Sacko is all of us when we found out Carl Haworth was retiring 🥲♥️🤍
Come say “Thank You Carl” at our final regular season home match @tdplace 🏟️⚡️‼️
🔗 Tickets: https://t.co/Aym5gIyb6J#ForOttawa | #PourOttawa pic.twitter.com/Cvt4K4JlqG
— Atlético Ottawa (@atletiOttawa) September 20, 2023
Grosse info du côté de l'Atlético. Retraite d'un joueur emblématique! https://t.co/xZRtw6xdXP
— Mike Laviolle Raptors (@Mike_LaviolRaps) September 20, 2023
You always lit up the field the minute you came into a game. Thank you from the fans for bringing it and always keeping the faith that a win could be had. We'll miss you, but all the best going forward.
— EllieM (@Ellie75653568) September 20, 2023
I will miss you out there my friend. You have been my closest teammate for over 12 years, you’ve left us with some special memories. Thank you. You can have my knee if you need. @ccaarrllitos
— Drew Beckie (@DrewBeckie) September 20, 2023
♥️🤍 THANK YOU CARL 👏
Nathan Ingham talks about Carl Haworth's impact and legacy in the Ottawa soccer landscape 🗣️💬
Come say “Thank You Carl” at our final regular season home match TD Place 🏟️⚡️‼️
🔗 Tickets: https://t.co/Aym5gIyb6J#ForOttawa | #PourOttawa pic.twitter.com/36otX4rynZ
— Atlético Ottawa (@atletiOttawa) September 21, 2023
Congrats on a hell of a career @ccaarrllitos forever an Ottawa & Barrie football legend. See ya Sunday✌️ @atletiOttawa https://t.co/VIGWi26FRV
— Brock Vandrick (@brockvanny) September 20, 2023
It was always a pleasure to watch his quality on the field. Good luck in the future Carl.
— greg finley (@therealgregfin) September 20, 2023
Class. On and off the field.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
🟥⬜️⬛️
⚽️⚽️⚽️
🟥⬜️🟥
— Gordon Smith (@gwsmith63) September 20, 2023
You'll always have a place in the Dub, and with all of your family at TD Place. It's been a dream to have you with us for so long, good luck in the future!#ForOttawa #PourOttawa #MrOttawa
— Patrick Dornan (@PaddyODurnan) September 20, 2023
I think I honestly thought you would play forever! You have played with dedication…commitment…drive…and passion. I pray that the next stages of your life are met with the same qualities. Thanks for everything Carl it has been an honor and privilege to have our paths cross.
— Paul Huggins (@PaulHuggins1) September 20, 2023
An incredible time on the field and in the game, Carl… thanks for all the memories from Fury to Atléti and everything in between, and go enjoy that well-earned retirement! 🇨🇦⚽️
— Canucks At Home (@CA_AtHome) September 20, 2023
Atlético Ottawa captain Carl Haworth calls it a career after 10 years in professional soccer. 8 of those spent in Ottawa. https://t.co/Z0NtnlacNb
— TSN 1200 (@TSN1200) September 20, 2023
A true leader and an #Ottawa sporting icon will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
Thanks for everything, @ccaarrllitos 👏#ForOttawa #CanPLhttps://t.co/1imM6uHipr
— Northern Tribune (@northtribune) September 20, 2023
Come say “Thank You Carl” at our final regular season home match September 24! Click here to get your tickets.
