Is Megan Rapinoe Retiring?

The 2023 World Cup will be Megan Rapinoe's final appearance on the global stage.

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Megan Rapinoe announced earlier this month that she would retire at the end of the 2023 NWSL season.

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Rapinoe's illustrious career will come to an end after the 2023 World Cup this year.

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Rapinoe has won two World Cups and one Olympic gold medal as a member of the US women's national team.

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Throughout her career, Rapinoe has been an outspoken advocate for a number of social issues that have brought respect and empowerment to female footballers.

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The 2023 World Cup will be Rapinoe's fourth World Cup as a member of the national team.

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Rapinoe won both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball for her stellar performance at the 2019 World Cup.

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Rapinoe revealed that this World Cup would be her last World Cup and she is retiring at the end of the 2023 NWSL season.

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