Despite FIFA The Best & Ballon d’Or Feat, Megan Rapinoe Was Shockingly Outvoted by Julie Ertz For USWNT’s Biggest Award in 2019

Megan Rapinoe has been undoubtedly one of the most influential players to play for the USWNT. The soccer superstar played a crucial role in 2019 as she helped Team USA bag their second consecutive World Cup title. Following a triumphant campaign, Rapinoe was buried under individual achievements as she bagged two of the biggest awards in Women’s soccer. However, while fans were expecting her to complete the treble, one of her teammates snubbed her to win Team USA’s biggest award of the year.

The decision came as one of the biggest shocks of the year, as no one was expecting Megan Rapinoe to be snubbed for the award. With her teammates voting, it seems like not everyone was of the same mind when deciding the winner.

Megan Rapinoe bagged all the major glory in 2019, except for one

USWNT icon Megan Rapinoe had a sensational year in 2019. The Player played a crucial role in the team’s success in the 2019 World Cup. Also, she emerged as the Player of the Tournament as the USWNT bagged their second consecutive title. With the massive achievement to back her name, Rapinoe was the front-runner for some of the most prominent awards in women’s soccer.

To no one’s surprise, Megan Rapinoe bagged the Ballon d’Or Feminin and FIFA The Best Award in 2019, owing to her sensational year. The California-born was the star of the show throughout the World Cup as she led the charge from the front, emerging as the top scorer in the tournament.

However, while Rapinoe bagged all the international glory, it seems like her teammates had a different opinion. Despite winning two of the biggest individual awards of the year, Rapinoe was outvoted for a fellow teammate. Despite Rapinoe’s contributions, it was Julie Ertz who snapped up Team USA’s most prestigious soccer award of the year. Let’s dive deeper.

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Julie Ertz snubbed Rapinoe to win US Soccer Female POTY award

While fans were expecting Megan Rapinoe to complete a historic individual treble, the player fell short at the most unexpected stop. The OL Reign star had played a crucial part in helping the USWNT bag their second consecutive World Cup title. However, it felt like her teammates had a different opinion. While Megan Rapinoe played an essential role, defensive midfielder Julie Ertz was voted by her teammates as the US Soccer Women’s Player of the Year in 2019.

This was a big surprise for fans who were expecting Rapinoe to win all three individual awards. No doubt, Julie Ertz also played a crucial role in the team’s World Cup campaign. The veteran midfielder displayed substantial form in the NWSL helping her side finish 2nd. Despite the two players splitting the awards, their contribution to the team over the years has been invaluable.

The USWNT who are up against South Africa in a two-match series will hope to bring their best game forward. The team has already bagged the win in the opening game to give Ertz a well-deserved farewell and will look to do the same for Rapinoe this coming Sunday. What is your favorite Megan Rapinoe goal? Let us know in the comments below.

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