Megan Rapinoe

Indiana Fever December 19

Caitlin Clark backlash to White privilege remarks proves there's 'issues with race' in US, WNBA great says

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe reacted to the backlash around Caitlin Clark's White privilege comments in an interview with Time magazine last week.

Soccer December 1

Megan Rapinoe hypes NWSL star's award win despite sex eligibility test controversy

Former U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe defended Barbra Banda after the African soccer player was named the BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year.

Soccer November 14

Megan Rapinoe says Democratic Party 'missed the mark on some things' in election loss

Former USWNT player Megan Rapinoe has called on the Democratic Party to take a closer look after she says it "missed the mark on some things" this election cycle.

Soccer November 14

Megan Rapinoe 'overwhelmed’ by another Trump presidency, fearful for the transgender community

Megan Rapinoe shared her disappointment with Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, adding that she is now fearful for the transgender community.

Soccer October 30

Megan Rapinoe takes swipe at ‘violent reality’ of another Trump presidency

Former U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapione cautioned voters on Wednesday ahead of Election Day, saying former President Donald Trump has "clearly laid out" a "violent reality."

Soccer October 25

Megan Rapinoe demands protection for trans people after sounding alarm on how election will 'affect everybody'

Former U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe wrote on her Instagram Stories, "Protect trans people," after speaking about the upcoming presidential election at an ACLU event.

Olympics August 22

Megan Rapinoe wants to see Colin Kaepernick represent Team USA at 2028 Olympics: ‘He’s my flag bearer’

Former U.S. women’s national team soccer star Megan Rapinoe suggested former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick should represent the U.S. in flag football at the 2028 Olympics.

Soccer June 30

Megan Rapinoe silent as she's grilled about stance on transgender athletes in women's sports at Pride parade

Megan Rapinoe faced questions about her stance on trans athletes in women's sports while participating in a Pride parade in Seattle on Sunday.

Soccer April 25

Megan Rapinoe, others urge NCAA to not ban trans athletes from women's sports

Megan Rapinoe and a number of other athletes signed a letter calling on the NCAA to forgo banning transgender athletes in women's sports on Wednesday.

Soccer March 29, 2024

USWNT player apologizes for 'offensive, insensitive' social media activity after Megan Rapinoe takes aim

U.S. women’s national team midfielder Korbin Albert issued an apology Thursday for an "offensive" and "insensitive" social media post that surfaced this week.

Soccer February 14, 2024

Megan Rapinoe says 'somebody needs to check on the Christians' after criticism for 'proof' of God remark

Former U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe criticized the backlash she faced after making a comment about there not being "proof" of a God after she tore her Achilles in her final career match.

Soccer November 14, 2023

Devlin Hodges shares displeasure with Megan Rapinoe's thoughts about God: 'Believe in him!'

Megan Rapinoe's thoughts about God have sparked controversy, as now former NFL quarterback Devlin Hodges has called out the soccer star.

Media November 14, 2023

Sage Steele tears into Megan Rapinoe for God comment: 'Narcissism at its finest'

Former ESPN host Sage Steele once again criticized soccer player Megan Rapinoe after the athlete’s claim saying that her injury proves there is no God.

Soccer November 12, 2023

Megan Rapinoe says championship injury 'proof' there isn't a god

OL Reign star Megan Rapinoe said after Saturday's match in NWSL Championship that her sixth-minute injury was "proof" there isn't a god.

Megan Rapinoe November 11, 2023

Megan Rapinoe leaves final game of career after non-contact injury less than 3 minutes into match

In the final game of her illustrious career, USA soccer legend Megan Rapinoe suffered a non-contact injury just three minutes in, ending her night early.

Megan Rapinoe October 7, 2023

Megan Rapinoe’s final regular-season home game draws record crowd

Megan Rapinoe's final regular season home game in front of the OL Reign crown in Seattle drew a National Women's Soccer League record of 34,130 fans.

Soccer September 25, 2023

Megan Rapinoe maintains national anthem protest before final USWNT match

Megan Rapinoe maintained her national anthem protest on Sunday before her final match for the U.S. women's national team against South Africa.

Women’s World Cup August 25, 2023

Megan Rapinoe: USWNT loves America but 'not in a bald-eagle-on-your-shoulder kind of way'

U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe insisted in a recent interview that she and her teammates love America, but in a "James Baldwin kind of way."

The World Cup August 25, 2023

USWNT knocked off FIFA world rankings top spot following early World Cup exit

The United States women's national team was replaced at the top of FIFA's world rankings by Sweden, the first time USWNT has not been No. 1 in more than six years.

Women’s World Cup August 23, 2023

Megan Rapinoe dismisses USWNT criticism after early Women's World Cup exit, calls it 'fake' and 'disingenuous'

Megan Rapinoe on Tuesday called the criticism against the U.S. women's national soccer team "fake" and "disingenuous" after the squad was eliminated from the Women's World Cup.

Women’s World Cup August 7, 2023

Donald Trump bashes Megan Rapinoe, USWNT after shocking loss to Sweden: 'WOKE EQUALS FAILURE'

Former President Trump took to social media following the shocking loss of the USWNT at the Women's World Cup, where Megan Rapinoe missed a crucial penalty kick.

Megan Rapinoe July 30, 2023

Megan Rapinoe went from star to sub for USWNT, but she's not sweating it

At 38, playing in her fourth and final World Cup, Megan Rapinoe maintains that she doesn't need to be the star.

Megan Rapinoe July 27, 2023

Welcome to the World Cup, USWNT: This was the test USA needed

The United States showed the resilient qualities of a Women's World Cup contender Wednesday against the Netherlands.

Megan Rapinoe July 22, 2023

Former gymnastics champ Jennifer Sey laughs at Megan Rapinoe's comments on trans athletes: 'Denying reality'

During an interview with Fox News Digital, the former champion gymnast Jennifer Sey blasted recent comments made by liberal soccer player Megan Rapinoe for shrugging off trans athletes.

Media July 13, 2023

Sam Ponder defends Sage Steele after Megan Rapinoe takes swipe over trans women in sports debate

Sam Ponder came to the defense of her ESPN colleague Sage Steele on Twitter on Tuesday after Megan Rapinoe took a swipe at her in an interview with Time.

Soccer July 11, 2023

Megan Rapinoe slams critics of trans females in women's sports, says jokes 'directly leads to violence'

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe slammed critics of transgender participation in women's sports and named Dave Chappelle, Sage Steele and Martina Navratilova in her remarks.

Women’s World Cup July 10, 2023

US' Trinity Rodman scores two second-half goals in win over Wales in final tune-up before Women's World Cup

The United States beat Wales 2-0 on Sunday as Trinity Rodman scored two second-half goals in the win in the US' final tuneup before the Women's World Cup.

Women’s World Cup June 21, 2023

Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan selected to fourth World Cup roster

Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan both won World Cup titles together in 2015 and 2019, as well as Olympic Gold medals in the 2012 London Olympics

WNBA June 12, 2023

Megan Rapinoe stirs debate after statement on Sue Bird's career

Megan Rapinoe's statement on Sue Bird's career at the former WNBA star's jersey retirement ceremony on Sunday sparked a debate online.

NCAA April 11, 2023

Riley Gaines accuses Megan Rapinoe of 'virtue signaling' over Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimming star at Kentucky, accused Megan Rapinoe of "virtue signaling" as she and others oppose the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.