One more victory pose for Megan Rapinoe, part of a fitting exit for one of the best to play the game.
CHICAGO — CHICAGO — One more victory pose forRapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday.
"I know that I am a liked player," she said."And I know that I mean a lot to the game. But to have this night come and to actually feel it and see it — from my teammates, from our staff and certainly from the fans, who have been such a huge part of our success on and off the field, really — it was very special."
Rapinoe came close to scoring, but missed just high on a free kick. She exited the international stage for one final time to a standing ovation in the 54th minute, kissing and hugging her teammates and blowing a kiss to the crowd and bowing. "It's really hard for me because I'm losing, just, an idol," she said."It's hard. That's what you've looked up to. It's another reason why you fall in love with the game, those kinds of players that you watch on TV do those things. And you come in and now you're training with them everyday? It's freakin' wild."
Besides establishing herself as one of the best to play the game, she led the long fight for equal pay with the men's national team.
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