12 Facts About Rachael Rapinoe

Rachael Elizabeth Rapinoe was born on July 5,1985 and is an American former soccer player who played as a midfielder and forward.

Rachael Rapinoe played for Stjarnan Women in Iceland and the United States women's national under-23 soccer team.

Rachael Rapinoe attended Foothill High School, where she played both basketball and track, but did not play soccer initially.

Rachael Rapinoe attended the University of Portland, majoring in life science.

Rachael Rapinoe became the Portland Pilots go-to scorer in 2006 after a midseason switch from defender to forward after her sister Megan experienced an ACL injury.

Rachael Rapinoe scored nine goals and seven assists, including five goals in four playoff games.

Rachael Rapinoe experienced a torn knee ligament injury in 2007, re-torn in 2008, which was said to be a career-ender; she did play after that date, until the ligament tore again in 2012.

Rachael Rapinoe later announced that she had retired from soccer and was interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

In July 2010, Rachael Rapinoe re-emerged on the international soccer scene when it was announced that she had signed with Icelandic professional women's team, Stjarnan Women.

Rachael Rapinoe made five appearances for the team and scored two goals.

In 2006, Rachael Rapinoe played for the United States women's national under-23 soccer team.

Rachael Rapinoe has hosted youth soccer camps with her sister Megan Rapinoe.