Soccer star Megan Rapinoe has set a mark for her contemporaries. She has been unstoppable on and off the soccer field. While performing her duties as the captain of the OL Reign, she has left no stone unturned. Megan is known for her dominance on the soccer field and her staunch activism.
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The star midfielder produced incredible performances throughout her career. Multiple times, she led her team to victory by scoring a goal in the last minutes of the game. Recently, when the OL Reigns played against the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League, she scored the winning goal in the last seconds of the match.
Megan Rapinoe and her charismatic personality
Megan is very popular among soccer fans. She is one of the most influential female soccer players in the world. Anything which Megan says becomes a topic of discussion on Twitter. The former Olympic gold medalist receives support and sometimes criticism on social media.
Gushing over Megan’s personality of attracting people to herself, her Fiancé, basketball player Sue Bird said, “She’s infectious,” says Bird. “Whether you’re doing fireball shots or talking about equal pay, she just has a way of drawing people in.”
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Sue revealed how her charismatic personality helps to draw the attention of people. The statement came from Sue when Megan was contemplating getting a tattoo, just to interact with a WNBA referee.
Megan Rapinoe’s childhood
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Megan was born and brought up in Redding, California. Rapinoe was interested in soccer ever since she was a kid. As a young player, she would play matches against boys and usually beat them. These instances fueled her competitive spirit. Her mother, Denise Rapinoe, revealed that Megan was the troublemaker in the family as a kid, but her personality changed drastically over the years.
From being a naughty child to changing into a very focused individual, the transformation in Megan’s personality has been drastic. The soccer star had substantial growth as a soccer player and became the captain of the team in a short span. However, her off-field persona interests fan a lot and they await any updates about her life.
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