“Shards of Her Knees in Her Teeth” – Megan Rapinoe Comes in Ex-USWNT Superstar’s Support Over Being Flied on a ‘Basic Commercial Plane’ Despite FIFA WC Win

Megan Rapinoe is America’s true source of inspiration. The player has enjoyed a stellar career with the USWNT, thus scoring 63 goals and having 73 assists in 193 appearances.

The US No. 15 has won two World Cups with her international camp. Besides being a soccer player, she has been quite an activist off the pitch. Rapinoe is quite a supporter of LGBTQ and women’s equality and empowerment.

The player has been a key figure in supporting equal pay for both men and women in soccer. The soccer federation and the teams signed a historic agreement that will guarantee an identical pay structure for tournament victories and equal distribution of prize money.

Megan Rapinoe comes in support of former teammate

Once again, Rapinoe shared a story of discrimination that they faced back in 2015. Of course, the USWNT has made the entire country proud and deserved the world’s praise.

However, even after winning the World Cup, the ladies were not provided with the treatment befitting champions. After winning the World Cup, the USWNT squad had to travel on a basic commercial plane.

USWNT’s former goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris revealed this in a podcast, and her teammate Rapinoe lead credence to the story. The soccer activist shared a post of Ashely’s words on her Instagram story with the caption, “Shards of Her Knees in Her Teeth.”

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The OL Reign player is still bitter about the way they were sent back to their country, even after winning the prestigious tournament. She helped her side win the title. The ladies rallied for an emphatic 5-2 win against Japan. Goals from Holiday, Heath, and a hat trick from Lloyd helped them take the World Cup home.

Rapinoe will aim to do it all over again as the squad looks to achieve a three-peat. Nevertheless, former USWNT goalkeeper Harris spoke of the issue at length.

Former player slams USWNT’s poor treatment

Former USWNT Ashlyn Harris had some harsh words over the treatment they got even after winning the World Cup. Recently, the goalkeeper joined famous entrepreneur Rich Kleiman for a podcast interview.

The player was called on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Boardroom’s brand-new episode of “Out of Office.” In the podcast, she had some strong views about gender equality.

“After winning the 2015 World Cup, I flew home in a middle seat on a basic commercial airline,” said the 37-year-old. “You’re talking about some of the best players in the world who generate a ton of revenue, and they just do not care,” she added.

The episode of the podcast will release today, and fans can listen to the full interview on Boardroom TV. She talked in detail about how their soccer federation favored the men’s national team more.

It’s not a good thing for the USWNT, especially how they have made the country proud. Let’s hope things get better in the future for the women’s team as well.

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