In a dramatic turn of events during the National Women’s Soccer League Championship final, Megan Rapinoe, the illustrious soccer icon, found herself facing not just the agony of a career-ending injury but also questioning the very existence of a higher power. The 38-year-old athlete, known for her resilience and candid nature, expressed her devastation after a suspected Achilles tear led to an early exit from the championship game, leaving fans and fellow athletes in shock.

Rapinoe’s final game as a professional took an unexpected turn just six minutes in when she was forced to leave the field due to a suspected Achilles injury. The OL Reign, her team, ultimately lost 2-1 to Gotham FC in the championship match, marking a bitter end to an extraordinary career. The soccer ace, who had been feeling positive leading up to the game, faced an abrupt and devastating conclusion to her time on the field.

In the aftermath of the game, Rapinoe candidly admitted to what she believed to be a torn Achilles, a career-ending injury that casts a shadow over her final moments as a professional athlete. Her unique blend of resilience and dark humor shone through as she joked about “yeeting” her Achilles and facing the reality of becoming a “NARP” – a normal-ass regular person undergoing the grueling process of rehabilitation.