The last match of Megan Rapinoe’s career turned into a nightmare. Seriously injured and forced to leave in the 6th minute, the 38-year-old American saw her OL Reign team lose against NJ/NY Gotham (2-1).
It should have been a party, it was a nightmare. Now aged thirty-eight, and having already ended her international career, Megan Rapinoe played the last match of her life as a professional footballer on Saturday. The double American world champion was facing NJ/NY Gotham with her OL Reign team when she felt one of her Achilles tendons give out. A hard blow that occurred in the sixth minute of a match which was lost by his side (2-1). In fact, the midfielder was bitter and sad in more ways than one when the final whistle blew.
“ I felt a ‘pop’, then I couldn’t feel my Achilles tendon anymore, she indicated in comments relayed byr Eurosport. I think I tore it, it’s honestly the worst thing imaginable. It’s horrible. Leaving a final so early, I don’t deserve that, frankly. But hey that’s life, it’s part of the game, I felt good before the match. (…) From now on I am a normal person, who will have to undergo a long rehabilitation, it’s killing me, it’s really the m…” The newly retired, selected 203 times for the United States national team (for 63 goals) then analyzed her career a little more calmly.
What 👏 a 👏 match… a #NWSLChampionship for the record books! ⭐️#RGNvNJNY presented by @Nationwide pic.twitter.com/GeO7oL2c70
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) November 12, 2023
Soon a new role
“ It’s sad to end like this, but overall I feel happy with my career. (…) I feel ready to leave, it’s time. I’ve had an incredible career that I couldn’t have even dreamed of. » The player with colorful hairstyles, however, indicated that she was not completely leaving the world of football. “ I’m looking forward to my new role in the game as I’m leaving the field but you’ll still see me around.“It remains to be seen what his next role will be.
