USWNT teammates lament losing Megan Rapinoe after retirement

The announcement that the upcoming Women’s World Cup will be the last for U.S. women’s national team winger Megan Rapinoe was, to a degree, expected. But for U.S. teammate Crystal Dunn, the news still hit hard.

Prior to Saturday’s training session ahead of a friendly against Wales on Sunday, Dunn fought back tears as she described what Rapinoe — who will retire from professional soccer at the conclusion of the NWSL season as well — meant to her. Read More

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