USWNT star Becky Sauerbrun announces retirement after 19-year career | OneFootball

Legendary USWNT and NWSL defender Becky Sauerbrun has announced retirement from the professional game.

The 39-year-old has racked up the trophies through her 19-year professional career at the domestic level, winning three NWSL titles, one NWSL Challenge Cup, and one NWSL Shield.

But it was in the red, white, and blue kit that Sauerbrun truly made a name for herself, winning two FIFA World Cups, an Olympic gold medal, four CONCACAF Championships, and five SheBelieves Cups over a stretch of more than 200 caps for her nation.

“I learned early on that we were all just renting our jerseys,” said Sauerbrunn. “That I got to wear the U.S. Soccer crest once was an honor and privilege for which I’m forever grateful.

"The fact that I got to do it over 200 times is truly humbling. I competed with and learned from some of the greatest players and leaders this sport has ever seen, and I consider myself beyond lucky to have been able to play a small part in this program’s storied history.”

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