USWNT star Megan Rapinoe made headlines today when OL Reign posted an announcement. The star has been playing for OL Reign for almost 10 years, and her contract was almost over. However, the club decided to re-sign the superstar and she will be playing at least one more season with her team. Fans are very happy to see the veteran staying with her long-lasting team. She has also been an integral part of USWNT for more than 17 years. OL Reign announced through a video.
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The USWNT star has played 197 matches for the nation and has been one of the reasons for the completely dominant performance of the team. She has won 2 world cups and an Olympic gold medal.
Megan Rapinoe signs with OL Reign for upcoming NWSL season
After Ol Reign had uploaded the announcement on Instagram, OL Reign star midfielder Jess Fishlock shared it tagging the star, saying what a day it is. She got a response from Rapinoe as she perfectly described her feelings in just 4 words.
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Fishlock shared the OL Reign announcement and wrote, “first lulu & now @mrapinoe… What is life!” The mention got the eyes of the star soccer player and she shared it on her account saying, “sir, reporting for duty“. Fans are happy to see that the megastar is staying at her den and ensuring her legacy at the club.
OL Reign’s video hands many facts about the USWNT star. Like, how with 47 goals she is the leading all-time scorer for the club. How apart from winning the World Cup in 2019, she also won Ballon d’Or Feminin. Yesterday they also announced the re-signing of the legendary defender Lu Barnes.
Rapinoe’s contribution to the sport
Apart from raising her voice for the Black Lives Matter movement, publicly feuding with then-president Donald Trump, and many noteworthy incidents that set her persona to tough on her beliefs.
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Megan Rapinoe:
Stands up for LGBT community 🏳️🌈
Questions FIFA over equality 💰
Wins the golden boot and golden ball ⚽️
Captains America to World Cup win 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/swbJbe5ZGh— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 7, 2019
She also played an important role in fighting for equality both inside and outside the field. It has been years since she came out from the closet and since that moment she had been vocal about equality for the LGBTQ+ Community.
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No one denies the fact that it was Megan Rapinoe’s voice. Along with a couple of big USWNT stars that won them the equal pay case against the US Soccer Federation. They were the leading reason behind the ‘Equal Pay for Equal Play’ bill. She has given a lot to the game and she will always be one of the most influential personalities in sports.