Megan Rapinoe, a member of the US women’s soccer team since 2006, has announced her retirement. Rapinoe, who has been instrumental in helping the team win an Olympic gold medal and two World Cup championships, made the announcement during a news conference in San Jose. She stated that this would be her last season, her last World Cup, and her last NWSL season. NBC News reports that Rapinoe, who also plays for the NWSL’s OL Reign, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent the country and the federation for so many years, calling it the greatest thing she has ever done.
Rapinoe’s retirement comes as she prepares to compete in the upcoming World Cup in New Zealand, where the US team will be aiming for a third consecutive title. Her final regular-season league game will take place on October 6th in Seattle. The New York Times highlights 2019 as a career high point for Rapinoe, where she scored six goals in the World Cup and was named the sport’s women’s player of the year. Vlatko Andonovski, the head coach of the US team, describes Rapinoe as one of the most important players in women’s soccer history and a unique personality.
In addition to her impressive on-field achievements, Rapinoe has also been a vocal advocate for various issues, including LGBTQ+ rights. She has often clashed rhetorically with former President Donald Trump and has been a prominent figure in the fight for equal pay and treatment for women’s players. Rapinoe expressed peace and excitement about her decision to retire, stating that the game has brought her incredible opportunities and allowed her to meet amazing people. With tears in her eyes, she reflected on the unexpected journey that this beautiful game has taken her on. (Read more Megan Rapinoe stories.)
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