'That's why I had that smile on my face. I'm like, 'You've got be f—ing kidding me.' I'm going to miss a penalty? I mean, honestly, I can't remember the last time I missed,' Megan Rapinoe said. FOX13
Unfortunately for her and her team, that point came at the worst moment possible.
Alas, she won't get that chance. But it doesn't take away from all that Rapinoe has accomplished for the USWNT and women's sports at large.Over four World Cups, she made three finals and hoisted the trophy twice. She's an Olympic gold medalist. In 2019, she was the Golden Ball winner as World Cup MVP, the Golden Boot winner as its top scorer, and capped both of those honors with the Ballon d'Or at years end.
She's also a revered figure inside the U.S. locker room, someone her teammates have always looked up to. Several of them became emotional talking about Rapinoe following Sunday's match.
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