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Rapinoe set to play her final game on 24 September

'Unbelievable ride' - Rapinoe to bow out against SA

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women's team on 24 September in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) said on Tuesday.

Soccer • 30 Aug 23

Rapinoe was the star of the 2019 World Cup

World Cup to be international swansong for Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe has announced that she will retire from professional soccer at the conclusion of the 2023 NWSL season.

Soccer • 08 Jul 23

Rapinoe and Alex Morgan (13) have enjoyed plenty of success at international level

Rapinoe and Morgan spearhead USWNT's World Cup squad

Veteran duo Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan will play in their fourth FIFA Women's World Cup after being named in the United States' squad for the tournament which starts next month.

Soccer • 21 Jun 23

Megan Rapinoe: 'It's really sad to say, but in a way I think we are used to having to deal with one thing or another'

US players 'angry and exhausted', says Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe has said she and her fellow US women's national team members are angry and exhausted in the wake of a scathing report into allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Soccer • 06 Oct 22

Megan Rapinoe had strong words on the state of her nation

Capitol siege showed America's true colours - Rapinoe

World Cup winning US midfielder Megan Rapinoe said the "murderous mob" of President Donald Trump's supporters who stormed the Capitol last week showed the country's true colours.

Soccer • 13 Jan 21

Megan Rapinoe was surprised by her inclusion in the FIFA's Women's World11 team

Rapinoe questions her inclusion in FIFA team of year

Women's World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe has said her inclusion in FIFA's Women's World11 team of the year despite playing so little is a sign that the women's game needs more visibility and exposure.

Soccer • 18 Dec 20

Megan Rapinoe (R) and Alex Morgan led the US to World Cup glory in France last year

Rapinoe and Morgan vow to continue fight for equal pay

USA women's national soccer team co-captains Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe have said they were shocked after their team's claims for equal pay were dismissed by a court, and vowed to continue the legal battle.

Soccer • 04 May 20

"Their argument keeps changing, ours has stayed the same"

US Soccer apologises after court remarks spark anger

US Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro apologised for language in a court filing made by the federation in a legal dispute with its women's national team over pay equity.

Soccer • 12 Mar 20

Megan Rapinoe is the Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year

Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Megan Rapinoe collected another accolade in a stellar year by claiming Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year honor.

Soccer • 09 Dec 19

Rapinoe celebrating at the ticker tape parade

Rapinoe addresses Trump as USA parade World Cup trophy

USA star Megan Rapinoe has delivered a stirring criticism to President Donald Trump saying "your message is excluding people."

Soccer • 10 Jul 19

Megan Rapinoe lifted the World Cup for the USA

Rapinoe looks to the next battle after World Cup glory

Megan Rapinoe declared it was time for the conversation about pay in women's football to move "forward to the next step" after she helped the United States retain their World Cup title.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

Rapinoe let loose at the pre-final press conference

Rapinoe says FIFA scheduling disrespecting women's game

United States co-captain Megan Rapinoe launched a scathing attack on governing body FIFA, on the eve of the women's World Cup final, saying the organisation did not respect the female game.

Soccer • 06 Jul 19

Alyssa Naeher saves from the penalty spot

Morgan hails goalkeeper Naeher after dramatic victory

United States striker Alex Morgan celebrated her 30th birthday with the winning goal as the three-times World Cup winners defeated England 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final.

Soccer • 03 Jul 19

Rapinoe ready for showdown with 'confident' England

United States match-winner Megan Rapinoe expects to come up against an England side full of confidence when the two teams clash in the Women's World Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

Megan Rapinoe celebrates after her side beat Spain in the round of 16

Rapinoe stands by controversial White House comments

Megan Rapinoe issued a statement ahead of this afternoon's World Cup quarter-final press conference, standing by her comments about not wanting to go to the White House.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 27 Jun 19

Megan Rapinoe said she would not attend a White House reception

Trump tells Rapinoe not to 'disrespect' country

US President Donald Trump has invited the nation's women's football team to the White House after player Megan Rapinoe said she would not attend a visit, telling her she should respect the office.

Soccer • 26 Jun 19

Megan Rapinoe