U.S. Exits Women's World Cup, Megan Rapinoe Misses Penalty

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Published on August 7 2023 5:53 am
Last Updated on August 7 2023 5:58 am

Megan Rapinoe lamented ending her final World Cup with a missed penalty as the United States women’s national team exited in the round of 16 for the first time in its history.

Asked what she was thinking when she stepped up to take her penalty, Rapinoe said: “I’m gonna score. Back of the net. Always.”

And what was going through her mind after she missed? “A sick joke,” Rapinoe said. “That’s why I had that smile on my face.”