World Cup triumph or Equal Pay? Megan Rapinoe picks her ‘favorite memory’ while playing for USWNT

Rapinoe bids a bitter farewell as she leaves behind a successful career.

World Cup triumph or Equal Pay? Megan Rapinoe picks her ‘favorite memory’ while playing for USWNT

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USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe is making news headlines yet again. This time due to a comment she made today in the post-match interview after getting knocked out by Sweden in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup.

USWNT, four-time world champions, were surprisingly knocked out of the World Cup. As they were defeated by Sweden 5-4 on penalties. Kelly O’Hara, Sophia Smith, and Megan Rapinoe were the ones who let down their American fans. As they failed to convert their spot kicks in the penalty shootout. After the game Rapinoe was interviewed and her reply drew backlash from fans.

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“This is a dark comedy, I missed a penalty. This is the balance to the beautiful side of the game,” she said in the post-match interview. “I feel really grateful and joyful and I know this is the end and that is sad. This is the only time I have been in one of these (losing on penalties at a World Cup) – it has been an honor.”

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When she was asked about her favorite world cup memory, she replied ‘equal pay’. The comments made by Rapinoe added fuel to the disappointment of fans. Since they had already witnessed their team being knocked out in the round of 16.

Although it is not the first time the US Women’s Soccer Team is receiving so much heat. Similar emotions were observed to have emerged during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when the team suffered a loss to Canada in the semifinals

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A look at Megan Rapinoe’s national football career

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Megan Rapinoe. (Source: FIFA)

Megan Rapinoe bids farewell to the US Women’s National Soccer Team, but not in the way she had envisioned. Her final touch in the national jersey was confined in a penalty miss, resulting in defeat for her national team against Sweden.

Since her debut for the senior women’s national team in 2006, Megan Rapinoe accumulated an impressive record of 63 goals in 202 appearances. Over the course of her career, she participated in four World Cups, securing victory in two of them. Her instrumental role in the team’s consecutive triumphs was evident during the World Cup in France, where she played a crucial part in their success.

Notably, she clinched the prestigious Golden Boot with six goals and received the well-deserved Golden Ball award for her outstanding performances. Saying goodbye would undoubtedly be an emotional moment for Rapinoe, but everything comes to an end.

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