Megan Rapinoe
United StatesathleteFemaleb. 19854.8Global Dominance: 0.11%Megan Rapinoe is a prominent former U.S. soccer player and activist known for her outspoken views on social justice and equality. She gained international fame for her role in the U.S. Women's National Team, winning multiple championships and awards, including the FIFA Women's World Cup. Rapinoe is also recognized for her protests during the national anthem, advocating for issues such as gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, making her a significant figure in discussions surrounding patriotism and activism in sports.
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Megan Rapinoe recently waved away concerns about men in women’s sports as a manufactured 'wedge issue.'
Payton McNabb: The backlash against Sophie Cunningham proves the goalposts have movedUnited States· 2026-08-10
Megan Rapinoe's latest ridiculous rant on Sophie Cunningham and Riley Gaines makes it clear she doesn't get the real issues in women's sports.
WNBA media defends DiJonai Carrington after dangerous Sophie Cunningham hit reveals glaring biasUnited States· 2026-08-10
Megan Rapinoe criticized Sophie Cunningham's stance on women's sports, which drew attention from DiJonai Carrington.
Who is DiJonai Carrington? WNBA star who smacked Sophie Cunningham, got ejected and blamed 'White privilege'United States· 2026-08-09
Megan Rapinoe commented on Sophie Cunningham and Riley Gaines, indicating a misunderstanding of women's sports issues.
Florida attorney general offers his response to brutal foul on Sophie CunninghamUnited States· 2026-08-09
Megan Rapinoe criticized Sophie Cunningham for her beliefs and actions.
WNBPA issues statement embracing diversity and inclusion amid trans athlete debate in women's sportsUnited States· 2026-08-07
Megan Rapinoe is back, taking shots at women's sports advocates and once again insisting the differences between male and female athletes shouldn't matter in women's sports.
Smug Megan Rapinoe goes on unhinged rant, attacks Riley Gaines and Sophie Cunningham over women's sportsUnited States· 2026-08-07
Megan Rapinoe says efforts to bar trans athletes from women’s sports are 'attack on women in society'.
Stephanie White, let me 'educate' you on the science of why men don't belong in women's sportsUnited States· 2026-08-02
Megan Rapinoe says efforts to bar trans athletes from women's sports are 'attack on women in society'.
These female athletes need to speak up about keeping women's sports for women, like Sophie Cunningham didUnited States· 2026-07-26
Megan Rapinoe is a soccer star who backs transgender athletes.
U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
Canada· 2026-07-01
Megan Rapinoe is noted for her charisma and eloquence as an athlete advocate.
Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup | World Cup 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Megan Rapinoe criticized the U.S. Men's Hockey team's celebration with political leaders after their championship victory.
Megan Rapinoe Melts Down Over Team USA Chugging Beers With Kash PatelUnited States· 2026-02-27
Megan Rapinoe’s response was succinct and profane regarding the women's soccer team's invitation to the White House.
US hockey was bathed in a golden Olympic glow. Then Donald Trump and Kash Patel stepped in | USA ice hockey teamUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-24
Rapinoe made a similar declaration to Vonn, stating she would not attend a White House event if her team won the World Cup.
Między Trumpem i Putinem. MKOl przyznał rację katu
Poland· 2026-02-22
Megan Rapinoe appears in 'More Than A Game' ACLU campaign.
ACLU transgender athlete campaign draws criticism from Jennifer SeyUnited States· 2026-01-31
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe backs the transgender athletes in the ongoing legal fight.
U.S. Supreme Court expected to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes in girls and women’s sportsCanada· 2026-01-13
Megan Rapinoe is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and former co-captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.
SCOTUS hears ID, WV cases on transgender athletes in women's sports todayUnited States· 2026-01-13
Megan Rapinoe mocked the U.S. men’s national soccer team World Cup campaign in a recent podcast episode.
Megan Rapinoe mocks USMNT's World Cup sloganUnited States· 2025-12-17
Megan Rapinoe questioned the motives behind efforts to protect women’s sports from transgender inclusion in her podcast.
Megan Rapinoe questions Save Women's Sports movementUnited States· 2025-11-19
Megan Rapinoe is recognized for her advocacy for feminism.
Joan Laporta: “Cuando compite, el Barça tiene un compromiso con la democracia, la tolerancia y los derechos humanos” | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-21
Norway’s Ada Hegerberg and USA star Megan Rapinoe are the only other players to have won the Women’s Ballon d’Or since it was introduced in 2018.
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-09-22
Megan Rapinoe showed her confidence with her celebration during the Women's World Cup in France.
So erlebte die NZZ-Sportredaktion das Turnier
Switzerland· 2025-07-29
Megan Rapinoe was needled by Shane Gillis during the ESPY Awards.
ESPYs host Shane Gillis catches flak from Sarah SpainUnited States· 2025-07-17
Megan Rapinoe is a soccer legend who commented on the controversy surrounding the questions asked by Christine Brennan.
The behind-the-scenes story of a WNBA controversy: Caitlin Clark, DiJonai Carrington and a journalist’s questionsUnited States· 2025-07-06
Megan Rapinoe is an iconic American soccer player known for her activism and success on the field, and she is in a relationship with basketball player Sue Bird.
סיפור האהבה המרגש בין שתי כוכבות הענק
Israel· 2025-07-05
Megan Rapinoe is mentioned as a media pundit using her platform to grandstand against girls who dare to stand up for themselves.
Trans-Led Softball Title Sparked National Debate, Why Was I Only Reporter There?United States· 2025-06-12
Gaines compared Biles' stance to that of Megan Rapinoe, who supported a transgender player on the U.S. women’s national team.
Riley Gaines says Simone Biles 'tarnished' her reputation in '2 tweets'United States· 2025-06-09Megan Rapinoe is set to appear in a cameo in the upcoming season of Phineas and Ferb.
Phineas y Ferb regresan este verano con nuevos y alocados episodios y un pequeño cambio
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-29
Megan Rapinoe visited Hong Kong to inspire young people to believe in their limitless potential.
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Hong Kong· 2025-05-28
Nike promoted Megan Rapinoe as much as any of its athletes during the final years of her playing career.
Nike Is Making Trans Study Story Worse By Not Commenting: Crisis Management ProUnited States· 2025-05-07
Megan Rapinoe gained fame during the 2019 World Cup for her outspoken activism and refusal to visit the White House.
Frauen im Fussball im FokusSwitzerland· 2025-05-01
