It’s rare in sport that an athlete leaves behind a legacy such as the one Megan Rapinoe has cultivated over her remarkable international career. Two World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal ...

Megan Rapinoe was an unapologetic leader off the field Though it had long been known to her family and friends, Rapinoe announced before the 2012 London Olympics that she is gay .

Megan Rapinoe's celebration against France in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Women's World Cup is illustrative of her enduring legacy. Elsa/Getty Images.

United States star Megan Rapinoe, right, holds up the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the World Cup final on July 5, 2015, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Megan Rapinoe departs USWNT with an unparalleled legacy Megan Rapinoe salutes the fans as she is subbed out during the second half against South Africa at Soldier Field on Sept. 24, 2023 in Chicago.

Megan Rapinoe talks legacy, future of USWNT, women’s sports: ‘It feels very much like a beginning’ By Steph Yang and The Athletic Staff Sept. 23, 2023 Updated Sept. 24, 2023 ...

Sports; In retirement, Megan Rapinoe leaves a lasting legacy. She’s also just getting started. Oct. 1, 2023 Updated Sun., Oct. 1, 2023 at 9:21 p.m.

Whether she was advocating for equal pay and racial justice or just scoring a rare goal off a corner kick, Megan Rapinoe was always unabashedly authentic during her soccer career. As she prepares ...

U.S. midfielder Megan Rapinoe, center, and other members of the team after defeating Japan in the women's soccer final at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 9, 2012.