Arrr! Megan Rapinoe claims her injury be evidence, matey, that the gods don't exist, aye!
2023-11-12
Arr, scallywags! The mighty OL Reign beauty, Megan Rapinoe, be sharin' her thoughts after the battle on Saturday. She claimed her injury in the sixth minute be "proof" that no god exists! Blimey, ye be needin' thicker rum goggles to see beyond the realm of doubloons!
U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe suffered an injury in the final match of her career, but she tried to laugh it off. She went down in the sixth minute as OL Reign lost to Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League Championship. Rapinoe believed she tore her Achilles and compared her recovery to the "Aaron Rodgers treatment." In a post-match press conference, she expressed her frustration and disbelief, saying that if there was a god, this injury was proof that there wasn't. Rapinoe tried to make a defensive play when the non-contact injury occurred. She received medical attention and had to leave the game, ending her night and career. Before departing, she hugged her former USWNT teammate Ali Krieger, who also played in her final game. Rapinoe described the injury as feeling like a huge pop, and she was pretty sure she tore her Achilles. Despite the devastating outcome, she expressed gratitude for her sense of humor. Rapinoe's career with the Reign saw her score four goals and provide five assists in 15 matches in 2023. The Reign was the only team she played for in the NWSL. Overall, she handled the injury with humor and resilience, showing her deep well of strength.