In an unexpected turn of events at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Megan Rapinoe faced an abrupt and unfortunate conclusion to her illustrious football career.
During her final appearance on the field, the celebrated 38-year-old American footballer had to exit the National Women’s Soccer League final between OL Reign and NJ/NY Gotham FC just minutes after it began.
Rapinoe, a two-time World Cup champion, had previously announced this match as her official farewell. However, her plans were derailed by what appeared to be a severe Achilles tendon injury, forcing her to leave the game prematurely.
Reflecting on this unexpected twist, a visibly emotional Rapinoe expressed her gratitude for the long and remarkable journey in football, despite the disappointing finale. “It’s a bitter pill to swallow. This isn’t how I imagined my final game,” she remarked. “My heart is full of gratitude for everyone who’s walked this path with me. It’s been a phenomenal ride – this moment notwithstanding. I wouldn’t change a thing about my story.”
In a bittersweet conclusion, Gotham triumphed over Rapinoe’s team with a 2-1 victory. Despite Rapinoe’s significant achievements, including two World Cup victories and an Olympic gold medal with the USA team, she concludes her 11-year tenure with the Seattle-based Reign without a NWSL championship.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Megan Rapinoe final match
What happened to Megan Rapinoe in her final NWSL match?
Megan Rapinoe’s last game in the National Women’s Soccer League was unfortunately cut short due to a suspected torn Achilles tendon. She had to leave the field only three minutes into the match, marking a premature and painful end to her illustrious football career.
Did Megan Rapinoe’s team win her farewell match?
No, Megan Rapinoe’s team, OL Reign, lost the match. NJ/NY Gotham FC won the game with a 2-1 score. This means that despite Rapinoe’s significant achievements in her career, including two World Cups and an Olympic gold, she concludes her NWSL career without a league title.
How long did Megan Rapinoe play in the NWSL?
Megan Rapinoe played in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for 11 seasons. Throughout her entire NWSL career, she was with the Seattle-based team, OL Reign.
More about Megan Rapinoe final match
- Megan Rapinoe’s Career Highlights
- NWSL Final Game Recap
- Impact of Achilles Injuries in Sports
- OL Reign Team History and Achievements
- Profile of NJ/NY Gotham FC
4 comments
True champion, even though she didnt get the NWSL title, what a career! 2 World Cups and Olympic gold, she’s set the bar high for future players.
oh no, so sad to hear about Megan’s injury! She’s been such a legend in the game, really hoped she’d get a fairytale ending to her career 🙁
was at the game, the mood totally shifted when Rapinoe went down. The crowd was totally behind her, shows how much she’s loved and respected.
This is just heartbreaing, Megan deserved better in her last game…but that’s sports for ya, unpredictable. Wishing her a speedy recovery!