On a bittersweet day for soccer fans across the globe, USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe bid farewell to her illustrious career. After 14 years of gracing the field and leaving an indelible mark on the sport, the legendary Rapinoe donned the USWNT jersey one last time. As her farewell game approached, soccer fraternities, players, and even multinational corporations joined forces to celebrate her remarkable journey.

In the friendly against South Africa, as she stepped onto the field for one final time, Megan Rapinoe wore the captain’s armband. The significance of this moment was not lost on anyone present. One could feel the weight of her contributions and the impact she has made on the sport.

Soccer fraternities pay their tribute to “All-American hero” Rapinoe

The focus of the match is not on the result, but rather on the farewell of a true legend. It is a celebration to reflect on the extraordinary career Rapinoe has had. Nike, a corporation valued at a staggering $139 billion, took the opportunity to pay tribute to Rapinoe. They created an animated video, shared on X, that highlighted the journey of Rapinoe throughout her career.

Accompanied by a heartfelt song, the video encapsulated the essence of her remarkable achievements. In the caption, Nike wrote, “A legend. An icon. An all-American hero. As Megan Rapinoe plays for the USWNT one last time, she knows the battle never ends. Let it rip”. The outpouring of adulation didn’t stop there.

Former teammate Carli Lloyd took to her Instagram story to express her admiration for Rapinoe, reminiscing about the years they spent playing together. “Lots of crosses, assists, goals, celebrations, and some wild ups and downs during our journey! Congrats on an amazing career Megan Rapinoe”. Another USWNT star, Rose Lavelle, also took to social media to share fond memories of Rapinoe.

Through a series of pictures, Lavelle immortalized the moments she had shared with her teammate. Along with the pictures, she also wrote a heartfelt message quoting, “Celebrating a one of kind player and person. Saying thank you doesn’t even do it justice. Love ya so big”.

Alex Morgan, another well-known figure in the field, joined in paying homage to Megan Rapinoe. In a heartfelt tribute on X, Alex shared a collection of photos featuring herself and the talented Ol Reigns forward. Alongside the pictures, she expressed her emotions, stating, “14 years of hugs and cellys and trophies and tears together. All the feels for Pinoe’s last UWSNT game”.

The support and respect shown to Rapinoe exemplify her impact on the sport. She is leaving behind a legendary career but which moments are her most memorable ones?

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Megan Rapinoe reminisced her most memorable moments representing USWNT

In a recent interview, Megan Rapinoe reflected on her most memorable moments representing USWNT before her final game. Throughout her illustrious career, Rapinoe has had numerous standout performances. However, one that holds a special place in her heart is the 2012 Olympics, where she played a pivotal role in helping USWNT secure gold medals.“London 2012 was amazing, that was my first major world championship, and that meant everything,” Rapinoe shared.

Additionally, her back-to-back World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019 will forever be cherished. Rapinoe acknowledged the significance of these wins by stating, “Obviously the 2 World Cup wins, incredibly special. 2019 just a couple once-in-a-career personal performance with our fight off of the field”. Without a doubt, Rapinoe leaves behind an extraordinary legacy that will be remembered for years to come.

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