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Megan Rapinoe has receivedbacklashon social media for not singing the national anthem during the 2019Womens World Cup.
So that Megan Rapinoe lady wants to pull a Colin Kaepernik? Thats it for Team USA in the World Cup William Jackson II Jersey for me. No time for that BS.
Neal Boortz (@Talkmaster)Ill probably never put my hand over my heart, the 33-year-old U.S. soccer startold . Ill probably never sing the national anthem again.
Megan Rapinoe is anti-American. Get out of this country youre not wanted. You are a disgraceful, disrespectful human being.
LilStreak (@HerronDenise)Rapinoe, whohas not taken part in the national anthem since 2016, stands in silence as other members of the women's national team place their hands over their hearts and sing "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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Inspired by Colin Kaepernick's protest to bring attention to police brutality and racial inequality,Rapinoe was the first white athlete to kneel during the national anthem before a sporting event in 2016.
"Colin Kaepernick very much inspired me, and inspired an entire nation, and still does, to actually think about these things," she said to Yahoo Sports. "The way he spoke about them so clearly, so matter-of-fact, wasn't trying to convince anyone. Just, This is what is happening, this is what I'm willing to do about it.' I found that extremely inspiring and convicting. Like, how can you not support?"
Several months afterRapinoe knelt for the first time, the United States Soccer Federation adopted a policy requiring players to stand during the playing of the anthem.
Rapinoe Dylan Painter Jersey responded with a statement saying she would"respect the new bylaw," but felt like it was a mi sed opportunity for compromise and understanding.
I felt like the statement from U.S. Soccer, and then the rule they made without ever talking to me, that was the same as what the NFL was doing just to not have the conversation, to try to just stop me from doing what I'm doing instead of at least having a conversation, and trying to figure out a solution that makes sense for everyone.
Rapinoe considers herself awalking protest to President Donald Trumps policies.
"I feel like it's Tre Turner Jersey kind of defiance in and of itself to just be who I am and wear the jersey, and represent it," saidRapinoe. "Because I'm as talented as I am, I get to be here, you don't get to tell me if I can be here or not. So it's kind of a good F you' to any sort of inequality or bad sentiments that the Trump administration might have towards people who don't look exactly like him. Which, God help us if we all looked like him. Scary. Really scary. Ahh, disturbing."
On Monday, Rapinoe scored two goals against Spain Keyston Fuller Jersey to help send the United States to the World Cup quarterfinals, but a quick Twitter search of her name revealedheavy critcism:
A player that does not support the USA is not deserving to wear the flag colors on their uniform. Black stain for with Rapinoe as captain not singing national anthem.
Michael Rizk (@mikerizk)Rapinoe gets to be the captain but yet shes the only one not singing the national anthem. Maybe someone who actually loves our country and our team should be captain wheres at ?????
Julia (@thenjuliasaid)I don't like anyone who brings politics into their sports functions. Megan Rapinoe's demonstration of hatred by taking a knee on the playing field during the National Anthem makes me not care about her at all.
shrop (@shropsmile)it really sucks to see Rapinoe not be proud of our National Anthem, she cannot be the captain of our women's team with that attitude!
Alejandro (@fischerm3n)Rapinoe has disgraced this Country by not honoring our National Anthem. She needs to be sent Home. This isn't the NFL. This is the World Stage. Her actions and dispicable lanuage require discipline. SEND HER HOME NOW!
Wayne Bell (@Bell2012Wayne)Great...Rapinoe and the other America haters have another opportunity to kneel for the anthem and draw attention to themselves.
Jimmy Lunsford (@Templar_Patriot)Rapinoe disrespects the US flag and refuses to sing the National Anthem. I will not watch the until she is no longer a member of the squad.
John Andre (@The_John_Andre)I have to admit that I am cheering against the USWMT when Rapinoe is playing. They should bench her or kick her off of the team for her unpatriotic stance when the Nat'l Anthem is Sterling Shepard Jersey played.If she wan't to protest then do it Zach Mettenberger Jersey on her own time, not representing the country.
Steve Cappiello (@SteveCappiello)Despite the negative tweets, Rapinoe does have a lot of support on social media too:
Megan Rapinoe has done more for the country than most of you weirdos that grill her for not singing the national anthem
Ben h (@BenHigie)is a bo s and no one can tell me otherwise
sky (@skylarchapman11)Everyone pi sed off about Rapinoe not singing the national anthem have obviously never watched ANY other soccer team during their anthems. Have you ever seen the silent death stare that Clint Dempsey has during the anthem? Calm down and be happy that these woman are proudly
Austin Davis (@ATDavis94)All yall ragging on not singing the Anthem: I saw a certain US Presidents lips not moving during the D-Day ceremony two weeks ago. Consider it even. GTFOH
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