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TACOMA, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 29: Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign reacts in the second half against Portland Thorns FC at Lumen Field on August 29, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

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TACOMA, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 29: Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign reacts in the second half against Portland Thorns FC at Lumen Field on August 29, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Veronica Latsko’s 87th-minute goal has delayed Megan Rapinoe‘s retirement. The OL Reign forward’s goal took the Washington club to their second consecutive semi-finals, much to the dismay of a disappointed Angel City squad. The moment brought out some softer feelings, as one of Rapinoe’s teammates made a public appeal to the forward. Her response has left her fanbase stunned.
NWSL fans are in for a ride as an electrifying semi-final awaits. Megan Rapinoe will be facing her USWNT teammate Alex Morgan. Rapinoe has already made strong remarks citing her club’s upcoming tie with San Diego Wave.
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Rapinoe’s OL Reign teammate sends out an appeal
Latsko’s late strike might have prevailed over Rapinoe to extend her soccer days, but her retirement looms over the horizon. Denying the impediment, 36-year-old Jess Fishlock, took her feelings to social media requesting Rapinoe as she wrote “One more year @mrapinoe,” tagging her in an in-game picture.
The picture had Jess Fishlock discussing some tactics with Rapinoe mid-game. Megan Rapinoe later shared the picture on her story with a hilarious message, which read, “Lol what if we had one body but two heads I’ll come back if you make this happen. I’ll be talking Sh*T RIGHT in your ear all game long.”

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JULY 27: Megan Rapinoe of USA looks on during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between USA and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Rapinoe’s amusing response confirmed that it would take un-scientific methods for her to extend her stay. Fishlock and Rapinoe have been OL Reign players for 10 years both joining in 2013.
Rapinoe is all focused on her upcoming match for now, as she takes on her USWNT teammate Alex Morgan.
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Megan Rapinoe admits to NWSL Rivalry with San Diego Wave FC
The Washington team gears up for a thrilling showdown as OL Reign prepares to take on San Diego Wave FC in the NWSL Semi-final. OL Reign’s rich experience, boasting five NWSL titles in just 11 years, may prove to be the determining factor in the game.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JULY 30: Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States speaks at a press conference on July 30, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. The next game of the USWNT in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is against Portugal on August 1st. (Photo by Robin Alam/USSF/Getty Images)
San Diego Wave FC won the NWSL Shield 2023, dominating the competition with 37 points. In a post-match interview, Megan Rapinoe admitted to the brewing tensions, as she said, “Oh, it’s gonna be a good one. We are not going to give away our game plan, but you know we don’t like each other so much.”
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Meanwhile, as the soccer world eagerly awaits the OL Reign vs. San Diego Wave FC battle, the other semi-final match unfolds, with Portland Thorns FC going head-to-head against Gotham FC. es.
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