The USWNT is gearing up for two big matches against South Africa later this month. The two games will serve as big send-off games for national icons, Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz, who will be hanging up their boots following the fixtures. Before the upcoming games, the side has been doing their best to train for the upcoming games. The USWNT recently took to their social media as they posted a clip with players giving a tribute to their retiring teammate.

Fans across the United States are hoping to give a hero’s ovation to two of their national icons. Both Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz have been influential figures in the United States. Both the players are two-time World Cup winners and played a crucial role in helping their side to international glory. Skipper Megan Rapinoe made a magnificent tribute to her teammate, calling her a warrior.

Alex Morgan calls Julie Ertz a ‘Warrior’

USWNT icon Julie Ertz is sent to hang up her boots on the 22nd of September, with the USWNT set to take on South Africa in a friendly fixture. The side will hope to give their star an apt farewell to wrap up her decorated career. The official handle of the national side posted a reel on Instagram with players describing Ertz in a single word.

With her teammates having a lot to say about the player, skipper Alex Morgan described her teammate with a perfect word, calling her a ‘warrior’. Some of her other teammates also used some interesting words to describe her with one calling her ‘near-post-header’, a throwback to her iconic save against the Netherlands.

The USWNT will have to prepare for a big transition, as Megan Rapinoe is also set to call the curtain on her career. The OL Reign superstar is also ready to call it a day following the game against South Africa on 25 September.

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Megan Rapinoe preparing for her last dance

USWNT will look to be on the top of their game in their upcoming games against South Africa. After a highly decorated career that saw her lift two consecutive World Cup titles, national icon Megan Rapinoe is set to hang up her boots. The player has been preparing for her final international game this coming Sunday.

Rapinoe is set to present at the iconic Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, to bring an end to her illustrious career. The star played an influential role in the development of women’s soccer in the country over the years. Rapinoe will also go down as one of the best players to play the game for the national side, bringing fame to the outfit.

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A part of USWNT’s golden generation, while it is disheartening to see Megan Rapinoe bring an end to her career, fans and her fellow teammates hope to give her the best possible farewell.