One of The Seattle Reign FC's all-time greats, Megan Rapinoe, will have her jersey retired on Aug. 25.
Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign looks on in the first half against the NJ/NY Gotham FC during the 2023 NWSL Championship game at Snapdragon Stadium on November 11, 2023 in San Diego, California. “I have lived so much life in this jersey and I’m humbled to see it retire alongside me. It represents so much more than myself — a team, a city, and a lifetime of memories,” Rapinoe said in a prepared statement.
Rapinoe played in 115 regular season appearances during her Seattle Reign FC career and 11 playoff appearances. The electric winger recorded 54 goals and 28 assists, both Reign FC records, alongside ranking fourth in regular season appearances, starts and minutes played in club history. She was honored among the first and second teams of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Best XI Awards a combined six times throughout her career, the second most in Reign history.
“She cemented herself as one of the greatest and we’re proud to celebrate all that she has accomplished on the field while wearing the number 15,” Seattle Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey said. “She made an everlasting impact in our locker room through her loyalty, leadership, courage and commitment. We can’t wait to celebrate P later this season.”
But it is Rapinoe’s work off the field that made her legend in Seattle, using her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice and gender equity. In addition to the hardware she collected for her achievements in both the NWSL and the U.S. national team, Rapinoe has been honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was named one of Time’s Women of the Year.
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