Megan Rapinoe to Retire from Football at the End of the Season
Two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe has announced that she will retire from football at the end of the season. The 38-year-old made the announcement ahead of USA’s friendly against Wales in San Jose on Sunday. Rapinoe has enjoyed a glittering career, being named FIFA’s best female player in 2019. She is part of the USA team bidding to make history by winning a third consecutive World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer.
A Glittering Career
Rapinoe has had a long and successful career in football, having won numerous awards and accolades throughout her time in the sport. She was named FIFA’s best female player in 2019, and was also named the US Soccer Female Player of the Year in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. She has also been named the CONCACAF Women’s Player of the Year in 2011 and 2019, and was named the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year in 2019.
In addition to her individual awards, Rapinoe has also enjoyed success with her teams. She was part of the USA team that won the World Cup in 2015 and 2019, and was also part of the team that won the Olympic gold medal in 2012. She has also won numerous club titles, including the NWSL Shield with Seattle Reign FC in 2014 and 2015, and the NWSL Championship with Seattle Reign FC in 2014.
Rapinoe has also been a vocal advocate for social justice and equality throughout her career. She is a co-founder of Reclaim The Game, an organization that works to promote gender equality in sport. She has also been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and has been a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump.
Bidding to Make History
Rapinoe is now part of the USA team bidding to make history by winning a third consecutive World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer. The USA team is widely considered to be one of the favourites to win the tournament, and Rapinoe will be hoping to add another World Cup title to her impressive list of achievements before she retires.
The USA team is currently preparing for their friendly against Wales on Sunday, and Rapinoe will be hoping to make a positive contribution to her team’s performance before she retires at the end of the season.
Conclusion
Megan Rapinoe has announced that she will retire from football at the end of the season. Rapinoe has enjoyed a glittering career, being named FIFA’s best female player in 2019 and winning numerous individual awards and club titles throughout her time in the sport. She is now part of the USA team bidding to make history by winning a third consecutive World Cup this summer, and will be hoping to add another World Cup title to her impressive list of achievements before she retires.