Megan Rapinoe skips her final Women's World Cup after a long career.

Megan Rapinoe wanted a different memorable ending to her final Women's World Cup.

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Even after the disappointing loss, she was grateful for her highly successful performance with the US national team.

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Megan Rapinoe's World Cup career ended in the round of 16 on Sunday.

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Rapinoe announced last month that this would be her last international tournament.

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Megan Rapinoe said that "I wish we were moving forward and I could get guaranteed championships and so on."

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Megan Rapinoe broke down while talking to reporters after the match.

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"I'm open to working in many ways," she said. "I feel at peace with it. So it's sad but I'm okay."

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Captain Lindsey Horan and defender Julie Ertz hug Rapinoe after the loss to Sweden.

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