Megan Rapinoe is a true legend of the USWNT. While she did not have a dream ending to her career, one cannot ignore the contributions she has made to America over her 203 appearances. Not even her biggest detractors like Donald Trump can question the fact that her background and fearless nature have inspired women both on and off the field. Now that her illustrious career is coming to an end this month, it’s only right that we focus on the positives.

Fans across the world are honoring the soccer star ahead of her farewell game on the 24th of September. Among many, one of the standout pieces of coverage has been by the soccer world’s favorite ‘The Gab & Juls Show’ where the delightful and holistic commentary by the pundits over Rapinoe’s career has won the hearts of fans.

Rapinoe is a visionary who has influenced countless women across the world

Over her 203 appearances for the USWNT, Megan Rapinoe has scored 63 goals with an impressive assist tally of 73 assists. Further, the OL Reigns star is also an Olympic gold medalist thanks to her exploits in the 2012 London edition of the tournament. To top this off, she is a two-time World Cup winner and also won the prestigious Ballon d’Or in 2019. With achievements like this, it’s only natural that she has made an influential impact on the masses. Julien Laurens and ex-Manchester City player Nedum Onuoha hold the same view.

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Making a special appearance at ‘The Gab & Juls Show’; Nedum Onuoha discussed in depth the legacy Rapinoe leaves behind. While he believed that her outspoken nature might have irked some people; “she means everything” to her well-wishers. He summed up Megan’s legacy with an apt observation at the end. “She has inspired so many people from her background and girls who want to play football across the years. Girls who play football, when they talk about who they watched when they were younger… it was always Megan Rapinoe,” said Onuoha highlighting the legacy of the USWNT icon.

Many sporting athletes, over the years, have expressed going through an identity crisis of sorts after retirement. Countless others have also complained about experiencing immense grief after taking the decision. But Megan Rapinoe, as expected, is a different breed.

Megan Rapinoe is undeniably one of the most polarising figures in the soccer world. Every action of Rapinoe over the years has been loved and hated by the masses. However, of late, things have primarily been negative. Case in point, the scathing criticism Rapinoe received from the likes of Donald Trump after the penalty miss at the World Cup.

Despite all the hate, she has always managed to weed them out thanks to her positive mindset. The soccer star has used this same positive mindset to deal with her retirement decision. The USWNT legend chose to look at the good moments of her career, which has overwhelmed her with gratitude.

“People may think that my career coming to an end would bring sadness, but when I think back on the past 30-plus years of playing this game, my overriding emotions are joy and gratitude,” said the OL Reigns in US Soccer’s official press release. “It’s been an unbelievable ride,” concluded the USWNT icon.

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