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Megan Rapinoe retires as a USWNT icon with enduring legacy

The picture -- like the player -- has become iconic. It's Megan Rapinoe, standing with her arms outstretched after scoring the opening goal in a 2-0 win for the U.S. women's national team over France at the 2019 World Cup.

There is an almost serene look on her face, as if she'd known she would deliver in that moment. Seconds later, she was mobbed by her teammates on the way to a critical quarterfinal win as the USWNT marched toward the 2019 Women's World Cup.

In that instant, the celebration seemed simple.