Rapinoe's Bittersweet World Cup

Missed Penalty

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Confident Expectation

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Shocking Aftermath

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Retirement Announcement

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Gratitude for Success

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Peaceful Exit

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Laughing off

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Rapinoe's Bittersweet World Cup

Missed Penalty

Confident Expectation

Shocking Aftermath

Retirement Announcement

Gratitude for Success

Peaceful Exit

Laughing off

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