Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe is a retired American soccer player known for her role with the United States women's national team and for her activism on LGBTQ rights, gender equality, and racial justice.

Megan Rapinoe is a retired American soccer player known for her role with the United States women's national team and for her activism on LGBTQ rights, gender equality, and racial justice. She won two FIFA Women's World Cups and an Olympic gold medal, and later received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Rapinoe is widely recognized in Canada because of her prominence in international women's soccer, especially at the FIFA Women's World Cup and Olympic tournaments followed by Canadian audiences.

Early life and background

Rapinoe was born in Redding, California, in 1985. She later played college soccer at the University of Portland before beginning her professional and international career.

Club and international career

She played for several clubs in the United States and abroad, including OL Reign, and became a major figure for the USWNT. Her international career included more than 200 appearances and major tournament success.

2019 World Cup and awards

Rapinoe was one of the standout players at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, where she led the tournament in goals and was named its best player. FIFA also named her Women's Player of the Year in 2019.

Activism and public profile

Beyond soccer, Rapinoe became widely known for advocacy on LGBTQ rights, equal pay, gender equity, and racial justice. Her activism helped make her one of the most prominent public figures in women's sport.