Follow usUSWNT start Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the national team on Sept. 24 in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) said officially on Tuesday.
Rapinoe, 38, announced last month before the Women’s World Cup that she would retire when the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season ends in November.
The forward played in four World Cups, winning in 2015 and 2019 and was one of three American players to miss her penalties as the U.S. were knocked out by Sweden in the last 16 stage of this year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
“People may think that my career coming to an end would bring sadness, but when I think back on the past 30-plus years of playing this game, my overriding emotions are joy and gratitude,” Rapinoe said in a statement issued by USSF.
“It’s been an unbelievable ride. It will be special to have this one last opportunity to play for my country … and get the chance to thank my teammates and everyone who has had an impact on me as a person and player over the years.”
Rapinoe will end her international career with 203 caps, 63 goals and 73 assists for the national team.
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