Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger shared an emotional farewell at the NWSL Championship game on Sunday. The two teammates, who have been playing together for the past two years, were both honored with a special tribute from the league.
Rapinoe and Krieger have been a dynamic duo on the field since joining the NWSL in 2018. The two have been integral parts of the Reign FC team, helping them to the playoffs in both of their seasons. Rapinoe has been a standout player, winning the Golden Boot award in 2019 and being named to the NWSL Best XI in 2018 and 2019. Krieger has also been an important part of the team, providing stability and leadership from the back line.
The two players were honored with a special tribute before the start of the championship game. Rapinoe and Krieger were presented with a framed jersey from their time with Reign FC, as well as a video montage of their time together. The tribute was met with a standing ovation from the crowd, as well as tears from both players.
The emotional farewell was a fitting end to Rapinoe and Krieger’s time together. The two have been an important part of the NWSL and have helped to grow the league over the past two years. They will be remembered fondly by their teammates, coaches, and fans for their contributions to the game.
Rapinoe and Krieger will now move on to new challenges, but they will always be remembered for their time together in the NWSL. Their emotional farewell at the championship game was a fitting tribute to two of the league’s most important players.
