Seattle Reign to retire Megan Rapinoe's No. 15 jersey
14/03/2024 23:18
Megan Rapinoe will go down as one of the best NWSL and U.S. women’s national team players of all-time and the former standout winger is set to receive the highest honor at club level.
The Seattle Reign announced Thursday that Rapinoe’s No. 15 jersey will be retired on August 25. Rapinoe becomes the first player in Reign history to have their jersey retired and second overall in NWSL history (Lauren Holiday).
"I have lived so much life in this jersey and I’m humbled to see it retire alongside me. It represents so much more than myself – a team, a city, and a lifetime of memories,” said Rapinoe. “Thank you to the Reign and to my teammates for the love, the support and the opportunity to leave a piece of my heart on the field.”
Rapinoe is one of just three players to have played for the Reign from their inaugural season in 2013 through 2023. She logged 121 NWSL appearances for the Reign, scoring 52 goals, contributing 28 assists, and most recently helping them reach the league final in 2023.
In addition to her goals and assists, Rapinoe ranks fourth in regular season appearances, starts and minutes played in club history. The forward was honored among the NWSL’s first and second teams for a combined six times throughout her career, the second most in Reign history.
She won three NWSL Shields during his club career, which also featured stops in France and Australia.
"It's nearly impossible to put into words the impact Pinoe has had in this sport, the league, this city and especially our club," said Seattle Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey. "She cemented herself as one of the greatest and we're proud to celebrate all that she has accomplished on the field while wearing the number 15. She made an everlasting impact in our locker room through her loyalty, leadership, courage and commitment. We can't wait to celebrate P later this season."
Rapinoe won 16 trophies with the USWNT during her lengthy international career, which included two FIFA Women’s World Cups, three CONCACAF Women’s Championships, and one Olympic Gold Medal.
