Ali Krieger, a fellow USWNT teammate, ran to embrace Rapinoe in a show of support after she suffered a non-contact injury to her right leg in the third minute of the NWSL championship match. Despite the heartbreaking moment, Rapinoe was able to walk off the field with the help of two trainers and shed a few tears.
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Megan Rapinoe, the U.S. Women's National Team's star striker, said farewell to fans in an emotional final game on Sunday. She provided the long pass to set up a goal and took the corner that resulted in the second goal, before being given a standing ovation as she left the field. Rapinoe has been a leader both on and off the field, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations of soccer players.
Megan Rapinoe, a 38-year-old American soccer star and member of the U.S. Women's National Team, announced her retirement from professional soccer at the end of the current NWSL season. She will make her final appearance in the Women's World Cup this summer and is looking to help the USWNT win its third consecutive World Cup title. Rapinoe is an icon in the world of women's soccer, having won two World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals, and the 2019 Ballon d'Or award for the best female soccer player in the world.