Love, memories and gratitude piled into Lumen Field on Friday night for one last glimpse of a legend. Megan Rapinoe had already said many goodbyes, and will soon say goodbye to soccer as a sport. But
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: Fans honor Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign during her last home regular-season NWSL match at Lumen Field on October 06, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. . But her last National Women's Soccer League home game in Seattle, for her longtime club, the OL Reign, was the culmination of scripted tributes — which nearly brought Rapinoe to tears before a ball had even been kicked.
But it was her twin sister Rachael who made her face light up, and her nephew Austin who made her laugh."I love you sweet Meggy, and I can't wait to see what's next," Denise said. Others painted and raised a"tifo," or massive banner, that screamed:"YOU CHANGED THE GAME. THANK YOU."There was a postgame ceremony too. By the end of the night, there was just about everything — except a much-needed win.. Six teams are separated by three points above and below the sixth-place cutoff line. More could join the mess Saturday and Sunday.
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