

One of the most renowned female athletes in the world is the USWNT sensation Megan Rapinoe. She has shown her bold personality, whether competing for social concerns or on the soccer field. Rapinoe has showcased her talents by never stepping down, whether on a field or off it. She faces a lot of criticism but still stands tall against them.
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The bad behavior she has encountered has helped her shape her personality. Recently, Megan’s dramatic goal against the Orlando Pride captured the hearts of many people worldwide. However, from time to time, she has stated her thoughts regarding America and social concerns.
Megan Rapinoe talking about America
The Soccer star has worked on social issues like equal pay and funding for women’s soccer, LGBTQ rights, and racism. In addition, Rapinoe kneeled during the playing of the national anthem in 2016 in support of Colin Kaepernick for the issues like police brutality.

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MANHATTAN, NY – JULY 10: Megan Rapinoe #15 of United States gives an impassioned speech on the steps of City Hall after the ticker tape parade down Broadway and through the through the Canyon of Heroes,. This celebration was put on by the City of Manhattan to honor the team winning the 2019 FIFA World Cup Championship title, their fourth, played in France against Netherlands, at the City Hall Ceremony in the Manhattan borough of New York on July 10, 2019, USA. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
Rapinoe once stated, “I think that I’m particularly and uniquely and very deeply American. If we want to talk about the ideals that we stand for, the song and the anthem, and what we were founded on, I think I’m extremely American. I think for the detractors, I would have them look hard into what I’m actually saying, the actions that I’m doing, maybe you don’t agree with every single way that I do it, and that can be discussed.”
Megan Rapinoe just had one hell of an answer about how she feels to be an American and on the #USA during a #USWNT media availability.#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/nL3MEC8ufb
— Meg Linehan (@itsmeglinehan) July 3, 2019
Further, she added, “I know that I’m not perfect. But I think that I stand for honesty and for truth and for wanting to have the conversation.”
The well-known athlete has faced backlash for her protest for equality in wages in sports regardless of gender. However, she has faced them boldly.
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Rapinoe’s legendary
Megan has been extremely important to her teammates; she has also given a few speeches where she showed her full potential. Her support for gender equality attracted attention to a societal issue that she had done previously and has never gone unnoticed. She also exerted great effort to persuade other powerful individuals to speak up for the better.

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REIMS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Megan Rapinoe of the USA celebrates after scoring her team’s ninth goal during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France group F match between USA and Thailand at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 11, 2019 in Reims, France. (Photo by Alex Caparros – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Even though she had previously stated that she would never visit the White House, she appeared for the Presidential Medal of Honor when the Trump administration was not in power. Rapinoe is one of a kind athlete. She is an inspiration for many.
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