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☆ Brittney Griner tells The Cut she ‘worried someone might shoot the plane down’ after her release from Russian detention
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Brittney Griner feared that her plane would be shot down after she was released from detention in Russia, the WNBA star said in a new interview with The Cut. Speaking with former US soccer icon Megan Rapinoe in an interview published in The Cut on Monday, Griner recalled the moment she learned that she was being released. “I got a note underneath my door that said, ‘Be ready at midnight,’ or some late, crazy hour,” she said. I was worried someone might shoot the plane down. The US State Department, however, deemed that Griner had been wrongfully detained, and she was released in December 2022 in a prisoner swap involving Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Persons: Brittney Griner, Megan Rapinoe, Griner, “, ‘, ” Griner, Viktor Bout, Suzanne Cordeiro, ”, Rapinoe, Bash Raymond Griner Organizations: CNN, WNBA, US State Department, Russian, Getty, Phoenix Mercury Locations: Russia, San Antonio , Texas, AFP

☆ Opinion: Utah incident reveals this inherent threat in anti-trans efforts to ‘protect’ girls in sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Opinion Frankie De La Cretaz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

In 2022, the Utah legislature banned transgender girls from high school girls’ sports. In August 2022, a Utah judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing trans girls to compete on girls’ teams after the parents of two trans girls filed a lawsuit. But as long as transgender girls’ gender identities are policed, cisgender girls will continue to have theirs policed as well. “I avoided athletic activities out of terror, not disinterest,” one participant said (a new study published last month also found that trans girls are primarily avoiding sports out of fear of harassment). If cisgender girls avoid sports out of these fears as well, they stand to be similarly negatively impacted.

Persons: Frankie de la, “, Mary, CNN —, Natalie Cline, Delia M, Harrington, ” Gov, Spencer Cox, Deidre Henderson, “ unconscionable ”, Cline, What’s, Cox, Virginia Foxx, ludicrously, Megan Rapinoe, It’s, —, White, Jim Crow, Sarah Longwell, Melissa Gira Grant, Trevor, Trevor Project’s Organizations: National Women’s Football League, ”, The New York Times, Sports, CNN, Utah State Board of Education, Harrington The Utah State Board of Education, Facebook, Gov, GOP, US Women’s National, Berlin Olympics, Mental Health, Lifeline Locations: Utah, North Carolina, Idaho, California, Nazi Germany

☆ Fact Check: Satirical claim that Megan Rapinoe filed for bankruptcy taken seriously
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The claim that U.S. soccer player Megan Rapinoe filed for bankruptcy following her retirement stems from a satirical website. A Facebook post (archived) sharing the claim reads: “Any tears for this?... Megan Rapinoe is going into bankruptcy after the disastrous end of her career. The social media claim originates from a satirical article titled: “Megan Rapinoe Files for Bankruptcy: ‘Nobody Will Hire Me,’” published by the Dunning-Kruger Times, a subsidiary of America’s Last Line of Defense. The claim that Megan Rapinoe filed for bankruptcy originated from a satirical website.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, ”, Rapinoe, ’ ”, Dunning, Kruger, Read Organizations: National Woman’s Soccer League, Kruger Times, Defense, Reuters, Thomson Locations: America’s

☆ Hayes hired in record deal to turn around U.S. women's soccer team
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The 47-year-old from London is one of the game's most successful professional coaches, guiding Chelsea to 13 major trophies in her 11 seasons with the Women's Super League club. Hayes' deal with the U.S., which will reportedly run through at least 2027, will make her the highest paid women's soccer coach in the world, U.S. Soccer said on Tuesday. "This is a huge honour to be given the opportunity to coach the most incredible team in world football history," Hayes said in the statement announcing her appointment. Chelsea announced on Nov. 4 that Hayes would leave her job at the end of the Women's Super League season in May to pursue a new opportunity "outside the WSL and club football." Hayes replaces Vlatko Andonovski, who stepped down days after the Americans' shock defeat by Sweden in the last 16 of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Persons: Emma Hayes, John Sibley, Hayes, Chelsea, I’ve, Twila Kilgore, Vlatko Andonovski, Emma, Cindy Parlow Cone, Laurence Stewart, Paul Winstanley, Andonovski, Megan Rapinoe, Lori Ewing, Rory Carroll, Amy Tennery, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer, League, Reading, Chelsea, Madejski, U.S, United, national soccer team, Women's Super League, USA, Super League, PARIS OLYMPICS, Paris Olympics, Paris Games, U.S . Soccer, . Soccer, FA, Thomson Locations: Reading, Britain, United States, London, Sweden, U.S, Chelsea, Los Angeles, New York

☆ Rapinoe suffers 'devastating' early exit with injury in final match
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 11, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) lays on the pitch following an injury in the opening minutes against New Jersey/New York Gotham FC at Snapdragon Stadium. The showdown between OL Reign and Gotham FC was highly anticipated as an emotional farewell for the 2019 Ballon d'Or winner and her former U.S. women's national team mate Ali Krieger. Krieger, a defender for the opposing Gotham FC, ran to her friend and offered Rapinoe an embrace as she exited the pitch. The 38-year-old Olympic gold medalist was sidelined this year with a calf injury but her quick exit from her final professional match nonetheless left fans and fellow U.S. women's national team veterans stunned. Rapinoe, who along with her national team mates suffered a shock early exit from the Women's World Cup this year, said she had an overall sense of "peace" despite the injury that marred her final game.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Amber Searls, Ali Krieger, Rapinoe, Krieger, Gotham, Mia Hamm, Amy Tennery, Robert Birsel Organizations: New, New York Gotham FC, Snapdragon, Gotham FC, women's, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, New Jersey, New York, U.S

☆ Gotham defeat Reign for first NWSL title, Rapinoe exits early
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Nov 11, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; New Jersey/New York Gotham FC forward Esther Gonzalez (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against OL Reign in the first half in the NWSL Championship at Snapdragon Stadium. Gotham were denied twice in the 38th minute as Purce hit the left post and midfielder Delanie Sheehan hit the crossbar in rapid succession. Reign had the chance to take the lead as Lavelle tried a through ball but striker Jordyn Huitema was caught offside five minutes later. Reign were awarded a free kick and Gotham midfielder Nealy Martin was forced to put on the goalkeeper’s jersey, with her team out of substitutions. Martin's team mates leapt into the air to block Lavelle's kick and Gotham erupted in celebration as Reign's frantic final efforts went unrewarded.

Persons: Esther Gonzalez, Ray Acevedo, Gotham FC's, Megan Rapinoe's, Lynn Williams, Rapinoe's, Rose Lavelle, Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Midge Purce, Williams, Claudia Dickey, Lavelle, Bethany Balcer, Mandy Haught, Gotham, Delanie Sheehan, Jordyn Huitema, Gonzalez, Haught, Nealy Martin, Amy Tennery, Robert Birsel Organizations: New York Gotham FC, OL, Snapdragon, USA, Gotham, Women's Soccer League, Seattle, Spain, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, New Jersey, New York, Spanish, Gotham, Seattle, San Diego, U.S, Purce

Gotham was able to run out the clock and marked its first NWSL title with a wild celebration near midfield. The non-contact injury to Reign star Rapinoe took some of the wind out of the crowd at San Diego State's Snapdragon Stadium. Rapinoe broke toward Maitane Lopez of Gotham, who was dribbling outside the penalty area, and suddenly went down in the third minute. Rapinoe announced before this summer’s Women’s World Cup that she was stepping away from the game after a career that included two World Cup titles, an Olympic gold medal and an Olympic bronze. The field at Snapdragon appeared in better shape than it was on Sunday night, when the Reign beat the San Diego Wave to advance, some 24 hours after a home San Diego State football game.

Persons: Esther González, Megan Rapinoe hobbled, Mandy Haught, Nealy Martin, Rose Lavelle, Rapinoe, San Diego State's, Gotham's Ali Krieger, Maitane Lopez, Gotham, Krieger, González, Midge Purce, Claudia Dickey, Purce, Lynn Williams, Lavelle dribbled, ___ Organizations: DIEGO, Gotham FC, Women's Soccer League, Gotham, San Diego, Women’s, San Diego Wave, San Diego State football, Spain Locations: Gotham, San, Rapinoe, Snapdragon

☆ Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger take to the pitch for the last time in NWSL Final
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Friends and teammates for much of their illustrious careers, US Women’s National Team legends Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger will take to the pitch one last time on Saturday as foes. Rapinoe’s OL Reign takes on Krieger’s Gotham FC in Saturday’s NWSL Final, which provides a fitting stage for the grand finale of two women’s soccer greats. Ahead of the game, in the final pre-match press conference of her career, an emotional Rapinoe couldn’t hold back the tears. Krieger’s farewellPerhaps it was written in the stars that both Rapinoe and Krieger would enjoy their last dance on the pitch together in the NWSL Championship game. On Monday, after both teams had booked their places in the final, Krieger revealed on Instagram a two-month-old text exchange she had with Rapinoe.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Rapinoe’s, “ I’ve, ”, I’ve, Rapinoe, “, ” Rapinoe, Krieger, Stephen Brashear, Jessica Berman Organizations: CNN, National, Gotham FC, USA, Amazon Prime, ION, CBS, Paramount Plus, ESPN, Sports, Reuters, Champions League, Frankfurt Locations: Saturday’s, rondos, California

☆ Rapinoe meets high stakes with a smile ahead of NWSL championship
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

But Saturday's showdown between Gotham FC and her OL Reign gives Rapinoe one last chance to claim the National Women's Soccer League championship after years of thwarted attempts, with the team she has been a part of since its inception. "It's really unique that you get to a championship game ever in your career. Rapinoe's Seattle farewell match last month averaged 683,000 viewers on CBS, an NWSL regular-season record. It was, you know, so much fun to watch and be a part of," said Rapinoe. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Lu Barnes, they've, Rapinoe's, Amy Tennery, Christian Radnedge Organizations: United States, Gotham FC, National Women's Soccer League, New, Rapinoe, ESPN, CBS, Prime Sports, Scripps, ION, Thomson Locations: New York, New, Rapinoe's Seattle

☆ Megan Rapinoe, Emma Hayes and a Women’s Soccer Crossroads
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Rory Smith | More About Rory Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Emma Hayes first met Megan Rapinoe before she was Megan Rapinoe. Or, rather, just as she was becoming Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe was not even a professional soccer player back then, not quite. In 2008, she had been appointed head coach and director of soccer operations of the Chicago Red Stars, one of the inaugural franchises in the start-up league Women’s Professional Soccer. The Red Stars drafted Rapinoe second overall ahead of the league’s first season.

Persons: Emma Hayes, Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, Hayes Organizations: Chicago Red Stars, Women’s Professional Soccer, University of Portland, Red Stars Locations: California, Chicago, Lake Michigan

The National Women's Soccer League is looking to add a 16th team, Commissioner Jessica Berman announced Friday. Gotham FC plays OL Reign for the league title on Saturday night. Political Cartoons View All 1240 ImagesBerman said ticket sales to NWSL games grew 36% this season and average attendance at games was up 26 percent. Last month, OL Reign attracted a record NWSL crowd of 34,130 to Lumen Field in Seattle for Megan Rapinoe's farewell match. The sale of both OL Reign and the Portland Thorns is progressing, with deals expected to be announced by the end of this year, Berman said.

Persons: Jessica Berman, “, ” Berman, Berman, Lumen, Megan Rapinoe's, we've, ___ Organizations: Women's Soccer League, Utah Royals, Bay FC, Gotham FC, ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime, Scripps Sports, San Diego Wave, CBS, Portland Locations: Northern California, Boston, U.S, Seattle

The National Women's Soccer League on Thursday announced a new media rights deal that will feature the league's matches on ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports. “We’re resetting the standards by which women’s sports can be valued.”The league's current deal with CBS Sports ends at the end of this season. Political Cartoons View All 1239 ImagesStarting next season, a Friday night game on Prime Video will kick off each weekend. The remaining regular season games will be part of a domestic direct-to-consumer package produced and distributed by the NWSL, the league said. In the playoffs, Prime Video and a CBS platform will each broadcast a quarterfinal each, while ESPN/ABC airs the other two.

Persons: ”, Jessica Berman, “ We're, ” Sean McManus, Berman, Megan Rapinoe's, Lumen, Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, ___ Organizations: Women's Soccer League, ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime, Scripps Sports, Gotham FC, CBS, Scripps, ION, Paramount, CBS Sports Network, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, Endeavor, NHL, NFL, Utah Royals, Bay FC, U.S . Locations: San Diego, Seattle, Gotham

☆ Rapinoe adds final stop on farewell tour with NWSL Championship
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 5, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) controls the ball against San Diego Wave FC forward Rachel Hill (3) and defender Christen Westphal (20) in the first half during the National Womens Soccer League Semifinal between San Diego Wave and OL Reign at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit:... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreNEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Two-times Women's World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe has added one final stop on her farewell tour, with her OL Reign side beating the top-ranked San Diego Wave to reach the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship on Saturday. "The fairytale is Pinoe and Kriegs, it's a great story," OL Reign coach Laura Harvey told reporters. OL Reign will play Gotham FC on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (+1day 0100 GMT) at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Rachel Hill, Christen Westphal, Ballon, Ali Krieger, Rose Lavelle, Veronica Latsko's, Krieger, Pinoe's, it's, Laura Harvey, Amy Tennery, Christian Radnedge Organizations: San Diego Wave FC, National Womens Soccer, Semifinal, San Diego Wave, Diego Wave, Women's Soccer League, New Zealand, Gotham FC, San, Gotham, Portland Thorns, Saturday, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, United States, Australia, New, Reign's, San Diego, Seattle, York, New Jersey, New York

☆ Why Victoria’s Secret is bringing sexy back
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Cathaleen Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But in a presentation to investors in New York last week, it was clear which version of the brand Victoria’s Secret executives see as its future. Courtesy Victoria's Secret“Sexiness can be inclusive,” said Greg Unis, brand president of Victoria’s Secret and Pink, the company’s sub-brand targeting younger consumers. Within Pink, Victoria’s Secret will focus on improving the assortment of fleeces, sweatpants, tracksuits and other casual pieces. Adriana Lima became one of the faces of Victoria's Secret in 1999 and still features in many of it's campaigns. How Victoria’s Secret ventures into apparel will be conservative in manner, he said, and will follow a test-and-learn approach.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Valentina Sampaio, Paloma Elsesser, Carlijn Jacobs, Hailey Bieber, Emily Ratajkowski, Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Ali Tate, Cutler, Naomi Osaka, ”, Greg Unis, we’re, everyone’s, it’s, Martin Waters, Waters, activewear, Unis, Naomi Campbell, Albert Gilkey, Kim Kardashian, We’ve, ” Waters Organizations: Business of Fashion, CNN CNN, Tennis, Ariela, Associates, Pink, CNN Locations: New York, North America

☆ Rapinoe bids farewell as record NWSL crowd, sports greats pay tribute
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Oct 6, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) reacts after the game against Washington Spirit at Lumen Field. It was always the safest place," Rapinoe, 38, said of her time in Seattle. Rapinoe had already called time on her international career, wearing the U.S. crest for the last time last month in friendly against South Africa. Players from each side hugged Rapinoe as she stepped off the field to a roars from the crowd, which included her five-time Olympic basketball gold medallist fiance Sue Bird. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Edwina GibbsOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Stephen Brashear, Lumen, Billie Jean King, Ken Griffey Jr, Ballon, it's, Rapinoe, Aubrey Kingsbury, Claudia Dickey, Dorian Bailey's, Trinity Rodman, Sue Bird, It's, Amy Tennery, Edwina Gibbs Organizations: Washington, USA, National Women's Soccer League, NFL's Seattle Seahawks, Seattle, South, Rapinoe, Players, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Seattle, South Africa, Washington, New York

☆ Megan Rapinoe honored in front of record crowd as she nears retirement
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Megan Rapinoe was celebrated at her last regular season home game for her club OL Reign on Friday as she edges closer towards retirement and, fittingly, a record NWSL crowd of 34,130 was there to witness the moment. It was always the safest place,” an emotional Rapinoe said on the pitch in Seattle afterwards. “This was just always the place where I could be myself and be safe and be protected, just go out and try stuff. The crowd displayed many tributes for Rapinoe. Steven Bisig/USA Today/ReutersA double World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist, the 38-year-old leaves a remarkable legacy in her wake, perhaps best encapsulated by the iconic photo of her at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, triumphant with her arms outstretched.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, … it’s, –, Billie Jean King, Magic Johnson, Mikaela Shiffrin, Doug Emhoff, Steven Bisig Organizations: CNN, Washington, Reuters Locations: Seattle, USA

The retiring star was honored by club team OL Reign on Friday night in front of a National Women's Soccer League record crowd of 34,130 fans, many of whom wore pink wigs in her honor. Rapinoe had already played her final match with the U.S. national team last month in Chicago, but Friday marked her final regular-season home game for the Reign. The 38-year-old Rapinoe has played in 114 regular-season games for the Reign and scored 49 goals. “And she's really embraced her role with her full authentic self.”Rapinoe is also known for her social justice activism. She led the national team's long fight for equal pay with the men’s national team, which started with an EEOC complaint in 2016.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, “, ”, Sue Bird, Rapinoe, Lumen, Lauren Barnes, Abby Wambach, Ken Griffey Jr, Magic Johnson, Billie Jean King, isn't, —, Ballon, Jessica Berman, ” Berman, Colin Kaepernick Organizations: SEATTLE, Women's Soccer League, Washington, U.S ., Chicago Red Stars, Orlando Pride, FIFA, men’s, U.S, Soccer, NFL Locations: Chicago, Australia, New Zealand, France, Netherlands, U.S

☆ Rapinoe brings the curtain down on her fabled international career
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"It has been such an honour to be able to wear this shirt, play with all these players and live out my childhood dream," Rapinoe said at the end of the game. With 203 caps and 63 goals for her national team, the veteran played in four World Cups, winning in 2015 and 2019, and helped the U.S. to claimed the Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games. Her activism and off-field personality brought her to achieve household fame after supporting causes such as LGBT+ rights, speaking out against racism and standing up for equal pay in women's soccer. Rapinoe is scheduled to play her last National Women's Soccer League regular-season game with OL Reign on Oct. 6 against Washington Spirit in Seattle. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Michael PerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Alex Morgan, Emily Sonnett, Ballon, Lindsey Horan, Rapinoe, Angelica Medina, Michael Perry Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, South Africa, Soldier, Trinity Rodman's, Ballon d'Or, Women's Soccer League, Washington Spirit, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Sweden, United States, Melbourne, Australia, U.S, Chicago, soccer, Seattle, Mexico City

☆ US Women’s National Team victorious in Megan Rapinoe’s final match
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —International soccer star Megan Rapinoe will leave her national team career a winner. The United States Women’s National Team defeated South Africa 2-0 in a friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday as Rapinoe played her final match with the team. Before kickoff, Rapinoe was recognized with a jersey bearing “203” for her number of appearances for the national team. US forward Megan Rapinoe played the final match of her international career on Sunday. While celebrating with teammates, Rapinoe did her iconic celebration, arms widely outstretched, to the crowd’s delight.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, Sue Bird, Trinity Rodman, Erin Hooley, Emily Sonnett, ” Rapinoe, ”, “ It’s, Féminin Organizations: CNN — International, United, United States Women’s National Team, South, Soldier, WNBA, Trinity, AP, US Soccer Federation, London Olympics Locations: United States, South Africa, Chicago, California

☆ Megan Rapinoe to leave behind a remarkable legacy after final US game
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Rapinoe won the Women's World Cup twice, most recently in 2019. She continued to do so for the US national team, a symbol not appreciated by everyone in the country. But, despite all the success that went before, her World Cup dreams ended in a penalty shootout heartbreak. There was to be no perfect ending for Rapinoe as the US was dumped out of the 2023 Women's World Cup last-16. A smile of disbelief masked the pain as she trudged off the pitch, never to play in a World Cup again.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, she’s, ” Rapinoe, Féminin, Rapinoe, Richard Heathcote, Bill Simmons, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump, she’d, Joe Biden, “, Biden, Emma Lazarus, ‘, ’ ” Joe Biden, Kevin Lamarque, ”, “ We’ve, I’m, Alex Pantling, ’, Kelley O’Hara, “ There’s Organizations: CNN, US, National, South, London Olympics, Getty, France, Seattle, NFL, White House, Reuters, US Soccer, men’s, FIFA, Fox Sports Locations: California, South Africa, Chicago, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden

CHICAGO (AP) — Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday. The 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 let them flow following the U.S. loss to Sweden at this summer’s Women’s World Cup, knowing it would be her last tournament with the national team. She entered her final match for the United States with 63 goals, including two directly from corner kicks at the Olympics. At the 2019 World Cup in France, she scored six goals and took home the Golden Ball as top player.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Emily Sonnett, Rodman, Alex Morgan, Rapinoe, Sonnett, she's, Sue Bird, Joe Biden, Colin Kaepernick, ___ Organizations: CHICAGO, South Africa, U.S, United, Portland Thorns, men’s, San Francisco 49ers, Soccer Locations: United States, South, Sweden, Seattle, France

☆ Rapinoe retires from soccer with no regrets on activism
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"The off-field stuff is what is most meaningful (to me) and I think what I'm most proud of leaving this team and leaving the game," she said. "I'm very excited to continue to be a part of the growth of women's sport, not just football. I want to use my platform and my leverage, but now I'll have more time to do that." Rapinoe will play her final NWSL regular season game with the OL Reign on Oct. 6 against the Washington Spirit in Seattle. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Josie KaoOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump, we've, Naomi Girma, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Angelica Medina, Josie Kao Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, NFL, U.S ., Washington Spirit, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Sweden, United States, Melbourne, Australia, South Africa, Seattle, Mexico City

Whether she was advocating for equal pay and racial justice or just scoring a rare goal off a corner kick, Megan Rapinoe was always unabashedly authentic during her soccer career. Rapinoe sobbed following the U.S. loss to Sweden at this summer's Women's World Cup, knowing it would be her final tournament with the national team. "I’ve just loved every moment of my career,” she said through tears at the World Cup last month in Australia. At the 2019 World Cup in France, Rapinoe scored six goals, including a penalty in the final against the Netherlands. Rapinoe led her team's long fight for equal pay with their men's national team, which started with an EEOC complaint back in 2016.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, I’ve, ”, “ I’ll, Kelley O'Hara, There's, Christine Sinclair, “ I’ve, We’re, she’s, ” Sinclair, She’s, Ballon, Megan, Lynn Williams, Donald Trump’s, “ She’s, Jill Ellis, Colin Kaepernick, —, ” Rapinoe Organizations: Portland, Chicago's, Rapinoe, University of Portland, Pilots, Portland Pilots, FIFA, Ballon d'Or, national, U.S, Soccer, House, San Francisco 49ers, Sweden, soccer's Locations: Sweden, Australia, U.S, United States, South Africa, Seattle, Portland, Canada, France, Netherlands, New York City

☆ Twice US World Cup champion Ertz bows out
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Sep 21, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; United States midfielder Julie Ertz (8) acknowledges the crowd as she walks the field after the match against South Africa at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSept 21 (Reuters) - Two-time World Cup champion Julie Ertz bid farewell to professional soccer with a 3-0 U.S. victory over South Africa in a friendly in Cincinnati on Thursday. Ertz, a twice Female Player of the Year who played a key role in the team's World Cup winning campaigns in 2015 and 2019, was given an emotional send off with fans holding up messages of appreciation throughout the contest. Some were hoping that Ertz, who took an 18-month break prior to this year's Women's World Cup to give birth to her son Madden, might be convinced to stay on through next year's Paris Olympics but she said her priorities had changed. "I've got a little boy that I'm exciting to spend my time with," said Ertz, who is married to NFL tight end Zach Ertz.

Persons: Julie Ertz, Aaron Doster, Ertz, Madden, I've, Zach Ertz, Striker Alex Morgan, She's, Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rory Carroll, Michael Perry Organizations: South, TQL, NFL, Women's Soccer League, Chicago Red Stars, Angel City FC, U.S ., Thomson Locations: Cincinnati , Ohio, USA, United States, South Africa, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Australia, Chicago

☆ US women's team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Sweden v United States - Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia - August 6, 2023 Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. and team mates look dejected as the United States are knocked out of the World Cup REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. women's soccer team will take time to address their worst-ever performance at a Women's World Cup before shifting focus to next year's Paris Olympics, interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Tuesday. When the team gathers for a camp ahead of Sept. 21 and Sept. 24 friendlies against South Africa, Kilgore said they will spend time addressing players' disappointment and emotions from their Round of 16 exit to Sweden at the World Cup last month. "It's something that we've talked a lot about within the programme, player to player, coach to player, amongst the staff," Kilgore told reporters on a conference call after the training camp roster for the two friendlies was announced. Vlatko Andonovski stepped down as coach of the national team 11 days after their early World Cup exit and Kilgore, who had served as his assistant for 1-1/2 years, has stepped in while a search for a permanent coach is conducted. "Both have been part of multiple World Cups and Olympics and have helped drive the game forward.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Twila Kilgore, Kilgore, we've, Andonovski, Julie Ertz's, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, World, Olympics, South, Chicago, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Sweden, United States, Melbourne, Australia, South Africa, Kilgore, Cincinnati, Toronto

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