Megan Rapinoe leaves a lasting legacy on and off the pitch

Few New Zealand athletes have had moments like Megan Rapinoe.

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Without it, the US women would not have had their fourth World Cup title, nor the gold (London) and bronze (Tokyo) medals at the Olympics.

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What Rapinoe has done off the field has turned the athlete into an icon.

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The impact of Rapinoe's work will live long after her retirement.

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Rapinoe explained that "for me and for this team, it's always been a feeling to leave everything better than where it was found."

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According to Rapinoe “We have undoubtedly changed the game and been a part of these multi-movements that are all happening at the same time and have left the world a better place.

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Rapinoe said that "I think a lot of credit should be given to female athletes for what we fought for."

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