One more victory pose for Megan Rapinoe, part of a fitting exit for one of the best to play the game.
Trinity Rodman and Emily Sonnett scored, and the U.S. sent its captain toward retirement with one final victory as a member of the national team.
Rodman put the U.S. in front when she drilled the ball into the net off a cross from Alex Morgan in the 18th minute. Rapinoe was the first to hug her. There was a video tribute following the game. An emotional Rapinoe then addressed the crowd, at one point having some fun with Lindsey Horan for crying, telling her “Pull it together, Lindsey. She’s not handling it well.”
Rapinoe still has a few more regular-season games for the Reign, including a send-off match for local fans in Seattle on Oct. 6, before her career comes to an end. And what a remarkable career it has been.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0. Trinity Rodman and Emily Sonnett scored, and the U.S. sent its captain toward retirement with one final victory as a member of the national team.
Read more »
Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0
Read more »
United States wins Megan Rapinoe's Chicago send-off 2-0Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday.
Read more »
Megan Rapinoe issues legendary goodbye to USWNT: 'I've had so much fun'On Sunday, Megan Rapinoe will step on the field for the U.S. one more time when the squad faces South Africa in a friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Read more »
‘One of a kind’ Megan Rapinoe to leave behind a remarkable legacy after final US gameIt’s rare in sport that an athlete leaves behind a legacy such as the one Megan Rapinoe has cultivated over her remarkable international career.
Read more »
Megan Rapinoe's legacy with U.S. Soccer secure in retirementA decisive leader on and off the field for U.S. Soccer, Megan Rapinoe will close her international career with a friendly Sunday at Soldier Field.
Read more »