USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe Reacts to Key Missed Penalty Kick in World Cup Ouster

The United States Women’s National Team was eliminated in the Round of 16 by Sweden on Sunday morning and Megan Rapinoe summed up the loss perfectly after the match. Rapinoe was just one of the USWNT’s three stars to miss a penalty kick in the game’s final moments to seal their team’s fate. 

“I thought we played really well. I’m so happy for us that we went out like that, playing the way we did,” she told Fox Sports, according to The Athletic. “I mean this is like a sick joke for me personally. I’m just like this is dark comedy that I missed a penalty. I still just feel really grateful and joyful.”

Rapinoe is set to retire at the end of the season with two World Cup champions under her belt. 

“I know it’s the end and that’s sad but to know this is really the only time I’ve been in one of these shows how much success I’ve had and how much I’ve loved playing for this team. It’s been an honor,” she said.