World Cup will be swansong for retiring Rapinoe 

The American star announced she will retire at the end of this season

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Megan Rapinoe #15 of Team United States speaks to members of the media at Dignity Health Sports Park on June 27, 2023 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

United States forward Megan Rapinoe will retire after this season, the 38-year-old said on Saturday, days before she leaves for the Women's soccer World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The charismatic veteran will compete in her fourth World Cup when the tournament kicks off on July 20, and said she will hang up her cleats after completing her National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season.