United States women's team star Megan Rapinoe announced on social media on Saturday that she would be retiring from football at the end of this season. "It is with a deep sense of peace & gratitude that I have decided this will be my final season playing this beautiful game," the 38-year-old posted.

US women football star Megan Rapinoe to retire at the end of season

On Thursday, Megan Rapinoe thanked the US men's team for showing solidarity in their fight for equal pay. She said that she is "very confident" about a favourable verdict in this matter.

'It was much appreciated', says Megan Rapinoe after men show solidarity for equal pay

The US Women's national team has arrived home following their World Cup win against the Netherlands. The soccer team, which won its record fourth Women's World Cup title, touched down at Newark Liberty International Airport at about 4:30 p.m. Monday where they were met with cheers and a banner saying "Congratulations Team USA!"

US Women's Soccer team arrives to cheers and fans in US after winning World Cup