Megan Rapinoe has played a central role in the success of the US Women’s National Soccer Team through the years. The veteran player carried the team to victory in consecutive World Cups and the 2012 London Olympics. She has proved herself to be a capable leader.

And nobody has been more proud of her achievements than her family. Rapinoe’s parents supported her passion for the sport from the get-go. And to show her gratitude, she spends generously on gifts and gestures.

Megan Rapinoe spent $30,000 on a present

USWNT’s star forward Megan Rapinoe’s father talked to The Daily Mail in 2019, while she played on the World Cup field to bring glory to her team. He went in-depth about her journey as a soccer player, how she started playing, and the role of her family in her success.

And Rapinoe has paid all their efforts back in more than just international trophy wins. Jim revealed, “One day we were talking to Megan about buying a new car and she said to her mother that she’d buy us any car we wanted.” So, she got them a $30,000-worth Subaru Outback.

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One thing Jim Rapinoe strongly believes in is that parents should let their kids pursue their passion when they show potential for it. And with that philosophy, he raised Rapinoe to wholeheartedly chase her dream of becoming a professional soccer player.

Rapinoe’s parents drove her to and from the soccer club every day, a 300-mile round trip, just so she could play at a higher level than what her school could offer. Her father became her first coach, training her for three years when they couldn’t find anyone willing to teach young female soccer players. They cheer her on for every game, and her victories bring them great joy.

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Rapinoe is one of the highest-paid female soccer players

With her brilliant pink hair, outspoken stances on social injustice, and genius plays on the field, Megan Rapinoe has become the most recognizable face in women’s soccer. Just last month, she received the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, alongside gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles.

At the 2019 World Cup, Rapinoe bagged both the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot. She has also been one of the loudest voices fighting for equal pay. Her popularity has gained her some big-name endorsement deals. For instance, the OL Reign captain has represented Nike, Samsung, BodyArmor, Procter & Gamble, Budweiser, Hulu, and VISA.

She even signed a deal with Victoria’s Secret for their 2021 campaign. With a reported salary of $447,000 per year and an estimated net worth of $5 million, Rapinoe lies in fourth on the rankings of best-paid women soccer players. Earlier this year, the equal pay lawsuit reached a $24 million settlement.

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