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SAN JOSE, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Megan Rapinoe of the USA waits during team introductions prior to an international friendly against Canada on November 12, 2017 at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)

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SAN JOSE, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Megan Rapinoe of the USA waits during team introductions prior to an international friendly against Canada on November 12, 2017 at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)
The captain of the United States national team and OL Reign, Megan Rapinoe is a known name in soccer. Having played soccer for around 3 decades, the Olympic Gold Medal winner dominates the field like no other. Having pushed past many obstacles, Megan knew her world would change when she led her team to a decisive victory.
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Often questioning herself, “Do I even want to play anymore?” the winner of Fifa Women’s World Cup Golden Boot knows things will change. But how? remains the question!
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Rapinoe takes a decison
For the 37-year-old, performing every day on the soccer field with perfection has been a challenge. She knows her days in the field are limited. But her Olympic bronze medal match made her rethink!

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SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 29: Megan Rapinoe #15 of the OL Reign looks for a pass during a game between Portland Thorns FC and OL Reign at Lumen Field on August 29, 2021, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Referring to her experience, Megan said, “I knew that things weren’t going to be the same, and couldn’t be the same, and I didn’t want them to be the same.” Scoring two goals in such a crucial match was perhaps a clear message that Megan had more to offer on the field. But she knew for herself that she “can’t play that many minutes.”
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Having multiple reservations, the soccer star says, “I don’t think I can have that kind of impact and output that I did early in my career.” She did not know what her new role would entail and whether or not it would benefit her and the team.
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Megan Rapinoe talks with Vlatko Andonovski
A self-aware person, Megan started working on her questions in November. In a series of calls, she laid out all her fears in front of USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski. Having a new generation of players, Vlatko had to make tough calls.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Soccer Football – Women – Quarterfinal – Netherlands v United States – International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan – July 30, 2021. Megan Rapinoe of the United States during the warm-up before the match REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Megan knew she still has more to offer on the field as a player. Understanding Megan’s concern, Vlatko reassured, “If she’s healthy, and if she’s fit to get minutes, then she will be on the roster.”
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Whether or not Megan can live up to her own expectations is something that can only be seen in the future!
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