Megan Rapinoe’s Farewell Game Brings Emotional Reunion With Family and Sue Bird as US Soccer Honors Superstar’s 203 Caps

The night has finally arrived, as Megan Rapinoe is playing her last game ever in a USWNT jersey. Emotions are running on the pitch as fans brace themselves for the departure of their legendary player. While the crowd came in numbers to support the 38-year-old, it also brought an emotional reunion with her family and her fiance, Sue Bird.

Before the USWNT faced South Africa once more, the national team honored the superstar for achieving 203 caps.

An emotional reunion with family and Sue Bird

As Megan Rapinoe prepared to step onto the field for her farewell game in a USWNT jersey, there was an air of both excitement and sadness in the stadium. Fans from all corners of the nation had gathered to bid adieu to one of the most iconic figures in women’s soccer history. Certainly, during this poignant occasion, her family and beloved fiancé, Sue Bird, also came to grace the moment.

Before the kick-off, Megan’s family and her fiancé came on the pitch with a bouquet of flowers and greeted the player for her final match. Aside from her parents, Jim Rapinoe and Denise Rapinoe, twin sister Rachael Rapinoe and brother Brain Rapinoe gathered to support the player. Sue Bird also came alongside Megan’s family as everyone hugged the OL Reign star and congratulated her for the final match.

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Certainly, it is quite an emotional reunion of her family and her fiance. The whole crowd was cheering and applauding for the touching reunion that stole the spotlight on this memorable evening. Aside from this Megan also got honoured for making over 200 appearances for the USWNT.

US Soccer honors Rapinoe’s 200+ international caps

Today’s final game against South Africa marks Megan’s 203rd international match of her illustrious career. Undoubtedly, there couldn’t have been a more fitting moment to honor the forward for achieving such a remarkable milestone. Just before kickoff, as the players lined up on the field, a poignant ceremony took place. Megan was presented with a commemorative jersey adorned with the number 203.

The stadium erupted in applause as Rapinoe, visibly moved by the gesture, held the framed jersey aloft. Remarkably, in these 200+ appearances, Megan has scored 63 goals and registered 73 assists. Besides this, she also lifted two prestigious World Cups. Now, as we witness her 203rd game, let’s see if she can further add to these remarkable numbers.

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