NEW YORK : Megan Rapinoe is embracing a changed role for what may well be her last appearance at the Women's World Cup, as her off-the-pitch leadership shapes the next generation of United States players.The ebullient Californian helped the U.S. hoist the trophy in 2015 and four years later became a house
NEW YORK : Megan Rapinoe is embracing a changed role for what may well be her last appearance at the Women's World Cup, as her off-the-pitch leadership shapes the next generation of United States players.
"I'm all for longevity, but we don't need to drag it," she told Time, as she was named one of the magazine's women of the year in March. "She's just one of the most creative players that I've ever seen and a true winner. I mean, she's certainly a great player and that's why we want her on the team. But also her experience and leadership is what this team needs as well."
" makes me feel comfortable even though I'm so young and she's like much older than me," said 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson, who made the squad despite having just three senior national team appearances under her belt.A calf injury suffered last month raised the possibility that the 2019 Ballon d'Or winner might miss out, though Rapinoe insisted she is not concerned about whether she will be ready for the start of the tournament.
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