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Megan Rapinoe failed to score in her final NWSL regular season home match with OL Reign in a 0-0 draw against the Washington Spirit, although she had a glorious chance to take the ahead in the second half.
The 38-year-old’s shot from inside the box was comfortably saved in the 50th minute by goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury. Rapinoe didn’t have another shot attempt afterward, as she remained relatively quiet throughout Friday night’s sold-out game (more than 34,000 fans) at Lumen Field.
The former US captain, who retired internationally after the World Cup round of 16 exit in August this year – considered the worst result in the history of US women’s soccer at the tournament – did not couldn’t find his words during his post-match. speech to the crowd. Fans cheered for about a minute before she spoke.
“Okay, okay…” Rapinoe said. “It takes a lot to make me uncomfortable. Success… It’s so amazing to look out and see all my family here… all my teammates, former teammates, friends and people in my life.
“Thank you very much to all the fans who came. This is what we’ve wanted for so long. It’s such an amazing atmosphere to play in front of you and entertain you.
Megan Rapinoe had just one shot on target in her final regular season home game on Friday
Rapinoe, 38, remained relatively calm during the 0-0 draw against the Washington Spirit at Lumen Field.
Rapinoe thanks her fans after Friday’s 0-0 draw in Seattle. She received about a minute of applause
“(…) I love you all,” she added later. “And to my family, I love you guys so much. Thanks to be here. Dad, I love you home! We miss you.
“Baby, I love you so much,” she added, referring to her partner, WNBA legend Sue Bird, to whom she has been engaged since 2020. The couple began dating in 2017.
“To the rest of my family that’s here… watch out for Sue!” Everyone loves Sue! »
‘(…) But thank you all! It was an incredible evening and I really appreciate it. I hope to see you all at all the home games next year, so…’
OL Reign head coach Laura Harvey named Rapinoe to her team’s starting lineup, with the winger playing on the left wing, where she has two goals and five assists in 14 matches this season .
“Thank you, Megan” chants broke out after Rapinoe’s speech after Friday’s game.
The Reign – the NWSL’s No. 6 seed – trails the Spirit – the No. 5 seed – by a single point and sits last in the playoffs, with just one day of matches remaining. play in the regular season.
Rapinoe and Co. will travel to face the Red Stars – the league’s 11th seed – in Chicago in October.
An OL Reign fan holding a sign for Rapinoe. It read: “We can’t tell our baby about your heritage.”
Rapinoe hugs her partner and retired WNBA legend Sue Bird after giving a speech Friday
If they lose, they are in serious danger of missing the playoffs.
Before the 0-0 draw against the Spirit, NWSL commissioner Jessie Berman said she had conversations with Rapinoe – women’s Ballon d’Or winner, Olympic gold medalist and two-time champion of the World Cup – about becoming a team owner in the future. .
The OL Reign are for sale.
“I mean, who wouldn’t love to work with someone like Megan in any capacity,” Berman told reporters, according to King 5 Seattle.
“As I told her personally, when she is ready to have a conversation about what the future of women’s football looks like and beyond, I would appreciate the opportunity to support her in whatever she wants to do in his future.