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HARRISION, NJ – AUGUST 18: Megan Rapinoe #15 of Seattle Reign FC with pink hair smiles while in sunglasses gives a serious look from the sidelines at the start of the National Women’s Soccer League match between Sky Blue F.C. and Seattle Reign F.C.. The match was held at Red Bull Arena on August 18, 2019 in Harrison, NJ, USA. The match ended with a score of 1 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
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HARRISION, NJ – AUGUST 18: Megan Rapinoe #15 of Seattle Reign FC with pink hair smiles while in sunglasses gives a serious look from the sidelines at the start of the National Women’s Soccer League match between Sky Blue F.C. and Seattle Reign F.C.. The match was held at Red Bull Arena on August 18, 2019 in Harrison, NJ, USA. The match ended with a score of 1 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
Megan Rapinoe is a superstar for the American Women’s Soccer team. She has helped the USWNT win two World Cups in 2015 and 2019. Furthermore, she was also part of the Gold winning team in the 2012 London Olympics and the Bronze winning team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Moreover, she has always been upfront regarding social issues. Be it supporting the LGBTQ community, or opposing racism or gender discrimination.
Megan Rapinoe: A magnificent leader
Although Megan is with the USWNT since 2011, in the past few years, she has gained more support and love from everyone. Her teammates see her as a leader for the way she speaks for herself and others. Once her teammate Allie Long said, “Duuuuude, this is so crazy, you’re a G, you took down the president,” when she openly refused to go to the traditional visit to the White House after winning the World Cup.
KASHIMA, JAPAN – AUGUST 05: Megan Rapinoe #15 of Team United States celebrates after scoring their side’s second goal during the Women’s Bronze Medal match between United States and Australia on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on August 05, 2021 in Kashima, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)
She has done things beyond playing soccer and winning World Cups for America. In addition, Megan has been a Social Activist and has spoken openly about the things she feel relevant. Most importantly, her teammates support her in every situation and back her up.
Megan Rapinoe’s outspoken nature is loved by her fans
Megan Rapinoe is a well-established soccer player. She has contributed a lot with her skills. However, after gaining popularity, she has also used it for good deeds. Particularly she always stood up against the wrong that makes her teammates and the public respect her more.
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From the many good things her teammate says about her, Christen Press, one of her teammates and best friend is also inspired by her. Christen wrote, “Thank you dear @mrapinoe for inspiring us all to walk with confidence, to be change-makers, and to make “The Best” apply to not only what we do, but how we live”.
Megan Rapinoe is a legendary soccer player for the USWNT. She has kicked in some outstanding goals in her career. The accuracy with which she aims at the target is exceptional and she has scored several goals for the US in the winning cause.
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Megan’s soccer skills and experience have earned her a lot of respect on the team. But more than that, her way of leading the team and her behavior towards everyone is more praiseworthy. All her teammates and fans respect and love Megan with all their hearts.
