August 7th 2023.
Megan Rapinoe was in tears after the United States crashed out of the Women's World Cup, but the fight for equal pay for female players will remain her most cherished memory of her international career.
Rapinoe, who missed her penalty during the shootout, is now set to retire when the National Women's Soccer League season ends in October. She has won two World Cup trophies with the United States and played an integral role in campaigning for equal pay for both male and female players.
The 38-year-old is most proud of the impact her campaign has had, with fans chanting 'equal pay, equal pay' during the 2-0 victory over Netherlands in the Women's World Cup final in 2019.
In an interview with Fox Sports, Rapinoe said, "I mean, probably equal pay chants after the final [in 2019]. And I think they were saying equal pay but they could have been saying a lot of things. I think this team has always fought for so much more and that’s been the most rewarding part for me."
She continued, "Of course, playing in World Cups and winning championships and doing all that but to know that we’ve used our really special talent to do something that’s really changed the world forever, I think that means the most to me."
Rapinoe also paid tribute to the players she has worked and competed alongside, saying, "The players in this locker room here are just getting started, all the players I’ve played with, obviously, who know what it’s like to be in the grind. That’s the best part."
Although the United States crashed out of the Women's World Cup, Megan Rapinoe's legacy will live on in her fight for equal pay for female players. Her passion and dedication will continue to inspire generations to come.
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