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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JULY 27: Megan Rapinoe of USA looks on during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between USA and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JULY 27: Megan Rapinoe of USA looks on during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between USA and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Soccer fans around the United States will be hoping to catch Megan Rapinoe for the last time in action for the national team. The Team USA icon is set to play her last game this Sunday against South Africa. Rapinoe had an influential career for the USWNT, that saw her lift two World Cup titles during her time with the team.
However, all good things must come to an end. The USWNT will be looking to give Megan Rapinoe an apt farewell as they take on South Africa in an international friendly. The game will mark the end of Rapinoe’s decorated career, with fans hoping to stand and applaud the player’s greatness for one last time.
When and where will USWNT vs. South Africa play?
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The USWNT will lock horns against South Africa for the second international friendly on the 24th of September. The kickoff is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM (ET) with Chicago’s Soldier Field set to host the fixture. The USWNT won their first encounter against South Africa in the opening fixture and will be looking to go 2 in 2 to give Megan Rapinoe an apt retirement.
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How to watch Megan Rapinoe’s retirement game?
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – 2023/08/06: Megan Rapinoe of USA warms up during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match between Sweden and USA at Stadium Australia. Final score; Sweden 0:0 USA.
Penalties; 5:4. (Photo by Patricia Pérez Ferraro/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The clash between the USWNT and the South African women’s side will be available on both television and streaming platforms. Fans across the United States will be able to catch the live-action on Universo, TNT, and Peacock.
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What to expect from Megan Rapinoe’s retirement game?
This is a big clash for the USWNT, as they will be looking to give one of their biggest superstars a well-deserved farewell. Megan Rapinoe has been an influential figure for soccer across the United States. The OL Reign star is in the final phase of her career, as she has announced her retirement from all forms of soccer following the end of the ongoing NWSL season.
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This will be a big game for the fans around the United States, with this being Rapinoe’s last game in Team USA’s colors. Fans will be hoping to be present in big numbers at the Soldier Field Stadium to give one of the USA’s most iconic daughters a classic farewell. What is your favorite Megan Rapinoe moment? Let us know in the comments below.
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