- The US Women's National Team gave a full-squad tribute to Serena Williams ahead of what could be her final match.
- Midfielder Crystal Dunn and forward Megan Rapinoe congratulated Williams on behalf of the team.
The four-time World Cup-champion US Women's National Team offered a tribute to Serena Williams ahead of what could be the final singles match of her illustrious tennis career.
Game recognize game.
"Serena — on behalf of the US Women's National Team, we just wanted to say congrats on an incredible career," star midfielder Crystal Dunn said to the camera, flanked by her entire team.
To Dunn's left, captain Becky Sauerbrunn held a white USWNT jersey with No. 23 on the back — representing Williams' Open Era-record 23 Grand Slam singles titles. "G.O.A.T." — an acronym for Greatest of All Time — was written where a player's last name would typically be found, and signatures from national team stars were scattered all around the kit.
"You laid the groundwork for so many of us, been such an inspiration," striker Megan Rapinoe continued. "Enjoy every last bit."
"You're the GOAT, I mean, there's not really much else to say," she added. "So congrats! We love you."
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—U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 31, 2022