evidence: "It will be special to have this one last opportunity to play for my country in front of our incredible fans and get the chance to thank my teammates and everyone who has had an impact on me as a person and player over the years," Rapinoe said in a statement. [...] Rapinoe, who previously called herself a "walking protest," was most notably an influential figure in her national team’s drive for equal pay. [...] While there wasn’t as much running left in the legs, Rapinoe’s experience was an important asset for a young US team looking to rebuild itself.