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NBA, Basketball Herren, USA Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns, Nov 19, 2021 Phoenix, Arizona, USA American soccer player Megan Rapinoe right and American basketball player Sue Bird left pose for a photo during the first half of the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports, 19.11.2021 20:49:35, 17196380, NPStrans, Phoenix Suns, Sue Bird, TopPic, Megan Rapinoe, Dallas Mavericks, NBA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJoexCamporealex 17196380
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NBA, Basketball Herren, USA Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns, Nov 19, 2021 Phoenix, Arizona, USA American soccer player Megan Rapinoe right and American basketball player Sue Bird left pose for a photo during the first half of the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports, 19.11.2021 20:49:35, 17196380, NPStrans, Phoenix Suns, Sue Bird, TopPic, Megan Rapinoe, Dallas Mavericks, NBA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJoexCamporealex 17196380
Bird and Rapinoe have been engaged since 2020 and as per the former’s latest comments, they are preparing for “adjustments” and that retiring is “never easy.” Whilst in conversation with People, Bird said, “It’s not that we’re experiencing the exact same thing, but it’s very similar,” “There’s a lot of parallels. I think for me in this particular moment, I can just give my perspective, give my thoughts, share my experience, and let her take from that what makes sense.”
“Let her take from that what’s going to hopefully help her through. Because I think, no matter what, it doesn’t matter what career it is, if you’ve done something for as long as Megan’s been playing soccer, myself, basketball, it’s an adjustment. Even if you’re ready. She’s ready. Even if you’re ready, it’s never easy, so just supporting in that way.”ADVERTISEMENT
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Both Bird and Rapinoe are surely a sports power couple, and it remains to be seen how the pair adjust to life after retirement. However, it’s certain that Rapinoe will be emotional in the final international game of her career.
Also read: How Many Goals, Assists & Appearances Has Megan Rapinoe Bagged For USWNT?ADVERTISEMENT
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Megan Rapinoe to play a last game against South Africa in Chicago
The USWNT legend, who is 38 now, made her debut for the USA in 2006 and it has been a long 17-year career laden with trophies, accolades, and achievements.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 06: Megan Rapinoe of USA misses her penalty in the shootout as Sweden plays USA at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on August 06, 2023. (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
For Rapinoe, her final game for the USWNT will be a friendly against South Africa. The game is scheduled to take place at Chicago’s Soldier Field at 5:30 pm EDT, on September 24th. Furthermore, the turnout could be spectacular and it’s certain that Megan Rapinoe will go down in history as one of American soccer’s greatest players.
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