The two-time world cup winner and Olympic medallist announced her retirement days before heading to New Zealand for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Rapinoe announced her retirement just days before heading to her fourth world cup tournament.abc.net.au/news/megan-rapinoe-will-retire-after-nwsl-season-world-cup/102580340US soccer player Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career during which she won an Olympic gold medal, two world cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues.
Rapinoe and the US team are aiming for a third consecutive title when the Women's World Cup kicks off on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand."I'm just really grateful to be able to do it in this way," Ms Rapinoe said ahead of the match. At the 2019 World Cup in France, Rapinoe scored six goals over the course of the tournament, including a penalty in a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final.
Rapinoe, who is known for her advocacy on social issues, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.
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