Moments ago, the USWNT played their second friendly game against South Africa. It was quite an enthralling match, as the ladies clinched back-to-back victories against the African side. Consequently, Megan Rapinoe also played her farewell game, as she will now officially conclude her international journey.

Emotions ran high on the pitch as fans came together to bid farewell to a legendary player who has left an indelible mark on the sport.

Fans react as Megan Rapinoe bids emotional farewell

The international journey for Megan Rapinoe has officially ended. After starting the match as a captain, the forward played for about 54 minutes. Notably, she was replaced by 28-year-old Gotham FC star Margaret Purce. Although she couldn’t get her name on the scoresheet, fans were delighted to see the veteran’s last match. Subsequently, she would now officially end her international career with 203 appearances.

Thousands present in the stadium held their banners of “Thank You, Megan” high in the air, as everyone gave a standing ovation when she left the pitch. Subsequently, it led netizens around the globe to react to the emotional end of her career. The soccer world is echoing with goodbyes and thank-yous.

Fans can’t hold back their tears as they will miss the legend of the beautiful game.

This fan believes there won’t be any other Rapinoe, and we agree to that!

A true fact from this fan!

This fan wants to dedicate Megan’s last game with Whitney Houston’s “Higher Love”

Fans can’t stop hailing the legend!

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While Rapinoe may have hung up her USWNT jersey, her legacy will endure for generations to come. Indeed, it is quite an emotional moment in the history of American soccer. Additionally, the farewell couldn’t have been more perfect, as the USWNT clinched an emphatic victory.

An easy victory for the USWNT

Once again, it was pure dominance from the USWNT against South Africa as they clinched a 2-0 victory against the visitors at Chicago’s Soldier Field. As the match kicked off, both sides managed to push each other’s buttons. Trinity Rodman broke the deadlock in just 18 minutes, assisted by Alex Morgan, giving her side a perfect start. However, neither side could add another, as the first half ended with an advantage to the Americans.

After a 15-minute break, both sides returned to the field. Interestingly, the USWNT wasted no time, and mere minutes into the second half, Emily Sonnet added a second goal. Both teams fiercely contested the match until the final whistle, but fans did not witness another goal, ultimately concluding the game with a 2-0 scoreline. Undoubtedly, it was a bittersweet day for the USWNT, as the satisfying victory followed the farewell of their legendary player, Rapinoe.

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