Will Megan Rapinoe win the World Cup before leaving international soccer?

One teammate nearly broke down in tears this week when asked what Rapinoe has meant to the team, and the game of soccer.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Megan Rapinoe’s final run on the global stage begins Saturday when the United States opens its quest to win an unprecedented third consecutive  title.

The 38-year-old American said this month  — an announcement timed to help the squad avoid distracting questions about Rapinoe’s future.

“I’m just grateful to be able to do it in this way,” Rapinoe said. “I understand that it is incredibly rare for athletes of any stature to be able to go out in

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