Megan Rapinoe of America is a soccer player. She plays in the National Women's Soccer League's OL Reign. She is also a member the United States national soccer team. Rapinoe plays professional soccer and is an activist. She has also fought addiction.
Megan Rapinoe: A career
Megan Rapinoe plays professional soccer in the United States. She is a winger of the OL Reign in National Women's Soccer League. She is also a captain for the United States national soccer team. She is a well-respected player and a role model for young soccer players.
Rapinoe received the second overall pick for the 2009 Women's Professional Soccer League (WPSL) Draft. Rapinoe's playing career has included stints with the Chicago Red Stars FC, Philadelphia Independence FC, Sydney FC and Olympique Lyon. She is also a US national team member and was signed by the OL Reign.
Her activism
Megan Rapinoe has been an active advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, and equal pay. In 2013, she won the board of directors award from the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. She is also a spokesperson of Nike, Procter & Gamble and BodyArmor. She has appeared in several promotional pieces, including a leading role in The L Word's remaster.
Rapinoe's activism is well-known in soccer circles. In support of Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback, Rapinoe became the first white person to kneel during America's national anthem. Although the US Soccer board of Directors initially prohibited athletes from kneeling during anthems, it was later overturned.
Her struggle with addiction
Megan Rapinoe was a child who struggled with addiction. Her memoir, One Life, details her childhood in Northern California and the drug abuse her brother, Brian, suffered from. He was 15 when he was arrested and sent to juvenile detention. Megan is very close to her brother and admires him for his struggles with addiction.
Rapinoe has a history of speaking out on social justice issues. In 2012, Rapinoe openly acknowledged her sexuality and has been a tireless advocate for gay and lesbian rights. She was the first person to take a stand in support of President Donald Trump in 2019.
Her relationship with Sera Cavoone
Megan Rapinoe & Sera Cahoone started dating in 2013 after Megan broke up with Sarah Walsh, her five-year-long relationship. Megan was excited to be able to start a new chapter and Sera was just as thrilled. They shared a cute pic on social media. Sera also got engaged during a birthday celebration. Their engagement wasn't finalized until 2 years later after Sera had lost her cousin. After their split, Megan and Sera were both deeply hurt.
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