Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday.
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.[Don't miss] Column: Megan Rapinoe ends her U.S. soccer career Sunday in Chicago, leaving a legacy of hope and joyThe 38-year-old Rapinoe was presented a framed jersey representing her 203 games with the United States prior to the win, and she raised her arms as the crowd roared.
Rapinoe announced in July that she was retiring after an illustrious career that included a pair of World Cup championships as well as gold and bronze medals in the Olympics and countless victory poses with her feet together and arms raised wide as she grinned ear to ear. She used her platform to make an impact beyond the pitch, fighting for equal pay and social justice.Rapinoe let them flow following the U.S.
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.
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