Rapinoe will play what could be her final home match for the national team Sunday before heading to New Zealand for this summer’s World Cup. “I’m just really grateful to be able to do it in this way,” said Rapinoe, 38. Last summer that work was honored at the White House, where Joe Biden made her the first soccer player to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. She’s been a backbone for this team,” said Alex Morgan, co-captain of the World Cup team and Rapinoe’s teammate since 2010. “Megan has left an indelible mark on women’s soccer globally,” said Jill Ellis, the winningest coach in U.S. Soccer history.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 09, 2023 21:32 UTC