A Nightmare EndingIt ended in the most excruciating way for Megan Rapinoe: a penalty kick skied over the crossbar, shock, disappointment, a rueful smile to herself. It was her penalty kick that provided the decisive goal in the final of the 2019 World Cup. A Career in ReviewThere is more soccer to play for Rapinoe, a National Women’s Soccer League championship to chase in Seattle with the OL Reign. Despite the bitter ending to her World Cup journey, Rapinoe remains proud of her accomplishments and the impact she has had. Key TakeawayMegan Rapinoe’s retirement marks the end of a remarkable career for one of the most influential figures in women’s soccer.

Source: New York Times August 07, 2023 06:24 UTC