Happy birthday! Megan Rapinoe turns 40 today

the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 winner Megan Rapinoe is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed footballers of her generation.

Popular footballer-activist Megan Rapinoe has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Rapinoe, a cultural icon

Born Megan Anna Rapinoe in Redding on July 5, 1985, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Rapinoe's not just a great footballer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Megan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Megan Rapinoe as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Megan, you're the best!

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