Megan Rapinoe walks off the field after the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly faced South Africa at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe puts the captain armband on Lindsey Horan before subbing out during the second half of the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly against South Africa at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe, center, laughs with teammates before the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly faced South Africa at Soldier Field, Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe plays in the first half of the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly against South Africa at Soldier Field on Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe gives a thumbs-up before the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly, Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
A young fan holds a Megan Rapinoe toy before the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly faced South Africa at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe walks off the field after the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly faced South Africa at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
A fan holds a sign after the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly faced South Africa at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
An emotional fan watches as Megan Rapinoe is interviewed after the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe and Trinity Rodman high-five before the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly faced South Africa at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Fans hold signs before the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly against South Africa at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe subs out during the second half of the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly against South Africa at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe takes off her captain armband to prepare to sub out during the second half of the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly against South Africa at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe holds hands with her fiancée, Sue Bird, during a ceremony before the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly against South Africa at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe walks off the field after the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wait for the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly against South Africa to start at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe celebrates Trinity Rodman’s goal during the first half of the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe waves to fans during a ceremony before the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly on Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Fans cheer while Megan Rapinoe subs out during the second half of the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe subs out during the second half of the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Crystal Dunn congratulates Megan Rapinoe as she subs out during the second half. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
![Megan Rapinoe subs out during the second half.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/maBtgKOXfsYbqNtENpjL9kNKD10=/1024x0/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/LHRX6TB3A5DFHN5SGC43AFALQU.jpg)
Megan Rapinoe subs out during the second half. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
![Megan Rapinoe celebrates after Emily Sonnett’s goal from Rapinoe’s corner kick.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/aM6yJYWymSNmy4m-vfWt3uTtY-U=/1024x0/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/TLKFXWUCMJAU3FU6QPW24LJJO4.jpg)
Megan Rapinoe celebrates after Emily Sonnett’s goal from Rapinoe’s corner kick. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe tries to score during the first half. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
![Megan Rapinoe celebrates with her team after Emily Sonnett’s goal from Rapinoe’s corner kick.](https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/a7XYu6upd6_qkGhcBWfXjf04clI=/1024x0/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/GVO2F3B245FXTBS5K73KJE322I.jpg)
Megan Rapinoe celebrates with her team after Emily Sonnett’s goal from Rapinoe’s corner kick. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Megan Rapinoe walks onto the pitch before the U.S. Women's National Team International Friendly against South Africa at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)