Mathis retires from International Soccer

[keller4president]

from the article:

In the past, Arena was openly critical of Mathis' lackadaisical training habits. But he hasn't completely closed the door to his former star.

"I think if he starts playing on a regular basis and gets in the right form, there's no reason why Clint can't continue to pursue an international career," Arena said in Germany as the team prepared for its World Cup opener June 12 against the Czech Republic.

One slight problem: Mathis doesn't want that life anymore. He has already ruled himself out of service for the 2010 World Cup. He won't even attempt to make the squad.

"No way," Mathis said. "It's more important for me to concentrate on my club team."

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060606/SPT/606060388/1062

Goodbye, Clint. You'll surely be missed.

[pething101]

I, would like to take this moment, to announce, much like Clint, that I have decided to retire from international soccer as well.

[OutKast3000]

yeah -- this is not a voluntary retirement.

[::::::]

I, would like to take this moment, to announce, much like Clint, that I have decided to retire from international soccer as well.

I will have two fillings

[OutKast3000]

I, would like to take this moment, to announce, much like Clint, that I have decided to retire from international soccer as well.

Count me in too!
Means about the same thing doesn't it.

How big of an ego must one have to "retire"???

[monster]

Can you guys plan my testimonial for the Hooters Casino in Vegas?

Or is that where Clint is having his?

[The Big Ticket]

He said he won't try to make the 2010 squad, not that he won't play for the national team again. Of course, on his current form it's unlikely he'll get called up either way.

[mschofield]

Wise advice from Clint.
I will no longer pursue jumping to the Moon. I need to focus on my job, as well.

[babytiger2001]

I thought one would have to be actually active at doing something in order to retire from it? :confused:

Well, this should (hopefully) remove all debate over his international future...

[Friendly Fire Fan]

Isn't Clint using that old line, "You can't fire me, I quit!!" :p

[feyenoord!!]

talk about a player who has not quite lived up to all the hype and expectations.

[Nimbus2000]

Has Clint ever found a bridge not worth burning?

[The Big Ticket]

I guarantee you that even after this revelation, there's still going to be four or five "Why not Mathis??????????????" threads on BigSoccer.

[AGF Aarhus]

I, would like to take this moment, to announce, much like Clint, that I have decided to retire from international soccer as well.
Dammit. You stole the joke I wanted to tell when I read the thread title.

Personally, I think he should pull a Reverse Preki and join MISL.

[Detective40oz]

it's because he knows it will be harder to find Budweiser and doritos in Africa in 2010.

[monster]

This just in:

Dante Washington has retired from international soccer.

[babytiger2001]

I guarantee you that even after this revelation, there's still going to be four or five "Why not Mathis??????????????" threads on BigSoccer.
And I guarantee you, I will merge and/or close each and every one of them. ;)

Honestly, if he doesn't have the desire to compete internationally, as the story in the link suggests, why push it? Stick a fork in him -- even he says he's done...

[Nutmeg]

I'm still laughing at this one:

"To be honest, Clint has done quality things for this team more than wild things," Rapids goalie Joe Cannon said.

Like the time he got the Rapids out of the second half of two-a-day practices this spring. He went to Clavijo and told him the team needed a break. Just like that, the Rapids had the afternoon off.

"Clint stands up for the team," Cannon said. "He's the guy that can get things done."

Clint got the team out of more practice?! Well if that isn't a sign of maturation and leadership, what is? I wonder how hard it was for the rest of the team to convince Clint to go talk to Clavijo?

"One bag of Dorritos?"

"Two."

"Done."

What a leader.

[cpwilson80]

I found the perfect gift:


http://tshirts365.com/store/thumbNail.asp?size=200&image=/store/catalog/Retire_detail.gif

[cpwilson80]

And somewhere, Jovan Kirovski just got a little bounce in his step, knowing there's one less guy standing in the way of his comeback.