Legendary U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe announced she is ready to retire. She made the announcement at a press meet and greet, where she announced her fourth World Cup will be her last.
, hoping for a third consecutive title when the Women’s World Cup starts on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand.
Upon that success, she claimed the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball for the best overall player in the tournament. 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. Teammate and U.S. forward Sophia Smith shared about Rapinoe as a leader on the team, "I don’t even think there are words to say what she’s meant to the growth of soccer in this country, and not just this country, worldwide…she is a legend…so it is a really sad and bittersweet time, but I’m excited to be able to go on this last journey with her in the World Cup and see all the great things that she does after her career.
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