“I’m Not Going To Go Away Forever”- Following Last Dance With USWNT Megan Rapinoe Sends Out Emotional Farewell Message

Following 14 years of an incredible journey, Megan Rapinoe, the iconic soccer star, bid farewell to the USWNT. With an Olympic gold medal and two World Cup victories under her belt, Rapinoe leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for ages. In an emotional farewell message, the legendary player expressed her gratitude and reassured her fans.

The USWNT’s friendly match against South Africa served as Rapinoe’s final appearance with the team. Although the game ended with an impressive 2-0 victory for the USWNT, the day was largely overshadowed by the departure of this remarkable player.

Rapinoe sends out her farewells

Rapinoe, who captained the team in her farewell match, may not have scored or assisted during the game, but her overall contributions to the national team are undeniable. With an impressive tally of 63 goals and 73 assists, Rapinoe has etched her name in USWNT’s history books.  Following her substitution in the 54th minute and the win, the 38-year-old took the opportunity to express her heartfelt emotions in a farewell message.

Gracious and humble, she thanked her fans and expressed her appreciation for being able to showcase her growth as both a player and a person in front of the world. “I just want to say thank you,” she said, “I feel like I’ve been able to grow up in front of all of you”. She went on to acknowledge the honor and privilege she felt to wear the USWNT jersey and play alongside such incredible teammates.

She further added, “It’s just that we’re just a little snapshot of all of you. We fought so hard off the field to continue to create, more space for ourselves to be who we are. But hopefully, I’m turning it into more space for you guys to be who you are”. Rapinoe’s farewell message also carried a sense of reassurance for her devoted fans.

“I’m not going to go away forever, don’t worry,” the 38-year-old added. “Thank you to all the players”. The forward also conveyed a heartfelt message to fellow USWNT star Lindsey Horan, who appeared to have been deeply impacted by Rapinoe’s departure. “Pull it together Lindsey, she’s not handling it well, it’s okay, love you too,” Rapinoe concluded. As Rapinoe bids farewell to the USWNT, supporters can reflect on and appreciate the illustrious career she has had. However, what are the standout moments for this iconic figure in her remarkable journey with the USWNT?

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Megan Rapinoe reminisced about her most memorable USWNT moments

In an interview prior to her farewell game, 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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