Megan Rapinoe brought an end to an illustrious international career after being subbed off against South Africa in a friendly on Sunday.
WHAT HAPPENED? The veteran star took the field for USWNT for one last time against South Africa. She provided an assist as her team clinched a comfortable 2-0 win. In the 53rd minute of the match, Rapinoe was replaced by Margaret Purce which brought the curtains down on her illustrious international career. The 38-year-old bid goodbye to each of her teammates and greeted the fans present at the stadium before going off the pitch.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: After her assist for Emily Sonnett's second goal for USWNT, Rapinoe's teammates convinced her to celebrate in her trademark manner with her arms wide open.
WHAT NEXT? The 38-year-old will continue to play for her club OL Rein for the remainder of the NWSL season before permanently hanging up her boots.
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