U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues.Rapinoe, 38, announced Saturday her fourth World Cup at the end of the month will be her last and she'll officially retire with the OL Reign at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season.
U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues.
"It is with a deep sense of peace & gratitude that I have decided this will be my final season playing this beautiful game," Rapinoe said. by signing up you agree to our terms of service At the 2019 World Cup in France, Rapinoe scored six goals over the course of the tournament, including a penalty in a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final. She also finished with three assists and claimed the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball for the best overall player. Rapinoe also took home the Ballon d'Or and the Best FIFA Women's Player awards -- the game's top individual honors -- for her play in 2019.
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