American football superstar Megan Rapinoe, double world champion and with many social commitments, will play one last match on Saturday in the final of the American championship (NWSL) in San Diego (California), after his victory in the semifinal on Sunday. His club, Seattle OL Reign, managed to dominate San Diego Wave FC (1-0) at home on Sunday night, delaying the retirement of the 38-year-old star, who played the entire tournament, within six days.
The double world champion (2015 and 2019) and his team broke the hearts of the pink and blue fans, after a weak match once in the Snapdragon stadium, which was full. In the 47th minute, Veronica Latsko scored a lucky goal by missing a cross to slide the ball into the top corner. It was enough for OL Reign, who managed to close out the match and wipe out the rival’s timid attempts. Rapinoe had a good meeting.
“It’s going to be my last game. It’s the dream ending, all that’s left is to win,” said Rapinoe, after hugging her brother in the stands. The iconic striker, a global figure in women’s football, particularly committed to LGBT+ rights, will play one final match on Saturday in San Diego with the NWSL final, a trophy she has yet to win. They will face NJ/NY Gotham FC, who eliminated defending champion Portland Thorns FC, in the other semifinal on Sunday.
“It’s Pinoe’s last year, we wanted him to last as long as possible. Tonight he ran like he was 28, not 38,” said his coach Laura Harvey.
Source: La Verdad
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