‘My last season, my last World Cup’

USWNT forward Megan Rapinoe has announced that she will retire at the end of the season.

The 38-year-old is due to take part in the 2023 World Cup in Australian and New Zealand, which will be her fourth World Cup.

“I did want to do it my own way,” the 38-year-old said.

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“I feel very grateful that I’m here and that I have the trust of this team and that my body has held up this long.”

Rapinoe has won the tournament twice, and will retire from football at the end of the NWSL season, where she plays for OL Reign.

“It is with a really deep sense of peace and gratitude and excitement that I want to share with you guys that this will be my last season, my last World Cup and my last NWSL season,” she added.

“I could have never imagined where this beautiful game would have taken me.

“I feel so honoured to have represented this country and this federation for so many years, it’s truly been the greatest thing that I’ve ever done and is something I’m so grateful for.”

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Rapinoe also has a number of individual achievements, including the World Cup golden boot, golden ball, and a Best FIFA Women’s Player award.

She has 63 goals in 1999 caps for USA, having made her debut in 2006 for the team, and won an Olympic gold medal at the London games in 2012. She has won the NWSL Shield three times.

Rapinoe is known for her strong political views and is often involved in campaigns for human rights and equality.

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