Megan Rapinoe Injury

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Megan Rapinoe's final professional soccer game ended abruptly when she suffered a non-contact injury just three minutes into the match. Rapinoe's injury and subsequent retirement from the sport sparked discussions about the role of religion and the impact of her career on women's soccer.

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Megan Rapinoe, the famous American professional soccer player, ended her career with a devastating injury during the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship game. Just three minutes into the match, Rapinoe suffered a non-contact injury and had to be helped off the field. The injury was later revealed to be a torn Achilles tendon. Rapinoe's injury occurred during what was meant to be her final game before retirement, leading her to question the existence of a higher power. In a post-match interview, she stated, "I shredded my Achilles in the third minute, and I'm going to, like, look up at the sky and be like, ‘You can't be effing with me like this. I'm out'".

Rapinoe's career has been decorated with numerous accolades, including a World Cup victory in 2019 and two Olympic gold medals. Her impact extended beyond her performances on the field, as she was a prominent advocate for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights. Rapinoe's outspoken nature and activism played a significant role in establishing her as a key figure in women's soccer.

Despite the unfortunate ending to her career, Rapinoe expressed gratitude and optimism. She acknowledged that she was lucky to have had such a successful career and that she could walk away smiling, despite the injury. Rapinoe's longtime teammate Ali Krieger provided support and comfort on the field, hugging her after she was assisted off. Rapinoe's injury highlights the unpredictable nature of sports and serves as a reminder that even the most talented athletes can face unexpected challenges.

Rapinoe's injury drew significant attention from the media and garnered sympathy from fans and fellow athletes around the world. Despite the disappointment of her career ending in such a way, Rapinoe's impact on the sport and her advocacy work will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy.

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Injury in final game prevents Megan Rapinoe's storybook ending

Los Angeles Times - 419 days ago - Megan Rapinoe's distinguished soccer career lacked a storybook ending when she suffered an Achilles tendon injury early in the NWSL championship game.

Megan Rapinoe's Pro Soccer Career Ends With an Injury and a Hug From Ali Krieger During Their Final Game

E! News - 419 days ago - Megan Rapinoe was injured several minutes into the National Women's Soccer League Final, the last game of her professional soccer career.

"I get to walk away smiling": Megan Rapinoe calls time on peerless career

YardBarker - 419 days ago - Megan Rapinoe has won nearly everything there is to win in women's soccer, from an Olympic gold medal to a Ballon d'Or and multiple World Cups. But through all the years and victories, one honor eluded her: the National Women's Soccer League championship. In her final game as a professional athlete, Rapinoe had the chance to change that. She closed out her soccer career with Saturday's NWSL final, starting for Seattle's OL Reign against New York City's Gotham FC. But unfortunately, it was not to be. Rapinoe tweaked her Achilles in the early minutes of the match and was forced to end her final game early — a game Gotham FC won, 2-1. "I guess I just rode it until the wheels came right off," Rapinoe laughed. "You don't always get perfect endings, but I've also had so many perfect endings." Rapinoe's humor in the face of defeat is nothing new. She's been remarkably level-headed and easygoing about many of her career hurdles, from this Achilles injury to missing a penalty in this summer's World Cup. For Rapinoe,

Megan Rapinoe injured during final match of her legendary soccer career

CBS News - 419 days ago - Rapinoe sustained a non-contact injury during the first half of the National Women's Soccer League Championship match on Saturday.

Megan Rapinoe suffers achilles injury 3 minutes into final career match

The Independent - 419 days ago - “You don’t always get to have the perfect ending,” said Rapinoe after hobbling off the field injury just minutes into her last professional match

Megan Rapinoe’s Soccer Career Comes to Painful End After Injury Minutes into NWSL Championship Final

People - 419 days ago - Megan Rapinoe suffered an injury in the third minute of her final professional soccer game while playing in the NWSL Championship Final in San Diego on Saturday

Rapinoe ends career with injury, loss in title game

ESPN - 419 days ago - Megan Rapinoe's professional soccer career ended in cruel fashion on Saturday, as an injury forced the OL Reign star to be substituted in just the sixth minute of her team's 2-1 loss to NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL championship game.

Megan Rapinoe suffers injury just three minutes into final match of career

The Independent - 419 days ago - The two-time World Cup winner was forced off as her side OL Reign were beaten by NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL final

Rapinoe's final game ends after just three minutes

BBC News - 419 days ago - Megan Rapinoe suffers a painful end to her football career as the American star is forced to leave the pitch just three minutes into her farewell game.

US star Rapinoe departs football with injury and defeat in NWSL final

channelnewsasiacom - 420 days ago - SAN DIEGO: United States women's football icon Megan Rapinoe limped out of the final game of her storied career on Saturday (Nov 11), suffering a suspected torn Achilles tendon less than three minutes into the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) final which her OL Reign team lost to NJ/NY Gotham FC. No o

Megan Rapinoe’s career comes to sudden end after apparent leg injury in NWSL final

Raw Story - 420 days ago - SAN DIEGO — Megan Rapinoe’s career came to a shocking and sudden end in the third minute of the Reign’s NWSL championship game vs. Gotham on Saturday in San Diego. Rapinoe suffered what appeared to be a noncontact injury to her right leg, slipping on the turf as she attempted to poach a pass.She was...

Megan Rapinoe limps out of final professional game just six minutes in

Weekly Standard - 420 days ago - The professional soccer career of Megan Rapinoe came to a premature end on Saturday when the former U.S. captain lasted just six minutes before she was forced off with an injury.

Megan Rapinoe Consoled By Ali Krieger After Getting Injured Three Minutes Into Final Game Of Her Pro Soccer Career

YardBarker - 420 days ago - Megan Rapinoe suffered an injury less than three minutes into the final match of her iconic soccer career on Saturday night. It had been hoped that Rapinoe would bow out in a blaze of glory by leading OL Reign to victory over NJ/NY Gotham FC in the 2023 NWSL Championship game. But the game had barely begun before Rapinoe was forced to make a tearful exit. The 2019 Ballon d'Or Feminin winner slipped while attempting to close down an opponent and remained on the ground for around 90 seconds before limping off the field with the help of medical staff. Rapinoe was given a standing ovation from the crowd at Snapdragon Stadium, as well as a hug from Gotham captain Ali Krieger. This was also the final game of Krieger's career. The 39-year-old had been a teammate of Rapinoe's in the USWNT's FIFA Women's World Cup triumphs of 2015 and 2019. More to follow.

Megan Rapinoe exits final game of iconic career with non-contact injury

NY Post - 420 days ago - Playing in the final game of her storied soccer career, Megan Rapinoe went down with an injury.