Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe Has 2 Olympic Medals and a Twin — Plus More Facts You Didn't Know!

She's been on the USWNT for 13 years!

iconic blond pixie cut. A figure on the international stage for 13 years, Megan has helped the USWNT reach the highest echelons of the sport,and the Olympics in 2012 — and has gone through some rough defeats as well. This June, the 33-year-old will be back on the field once again for the 2019 Women's World Cup, ready to defend the title she was instrumental in winning four years ago.

Megan plays professionally for the Seattle Reign and went to the University of Portland, where she won the national title and helped the team to an undefeated season in her freshman year. She made her USWNT debut in 2006 and, despite being sidelined by knee injuries in 2008 and 2009, returned to help the US become runners-up at the 2011 World Cup and win the 2012 Olympics.

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