Megan Rapinoe protested national anthem in her final USWNT game

Megan Rapinoe maintains national anthem protest before final USWNT match

Megan Rapinoe stayed consistent before she played her final U.S. women’s national soccer team game on Sunday night against South Africa. Before the Americans took home a 2-0 victory, Rapinoe stood for the national anthem but continued her protest during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" – she didn’t sing and kept her hands behind her back. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rapinoe was the first American pro athlete to fo…

Megan Rapinoe protested national anthem in her final USWNT game

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Megan Rapinoe protested the national anthem in what was her final USWNT game. According to Yahoo Sports, Rapinoe stopped singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before games in 2016 as a "peaceful protest" against racial inequality and injustice in the U.S, inspired by former NFL player Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel before the National Anthem. The anthem was preceded by a ceremony to honor Rapinoe in her final internatio…

Fans React To Megan Rapinoe's Final National Anthem Decision

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Lindsey Horan #10, Naomi Girma #4, Casey Murphy #18 and Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States observe the playing of the national anthem prior to the game against South Africa at Soldier Field on September 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Michael Reaves/Getty Images U.S. women's national team star Megan Rapinoe played the final game of her international career on Sunday.The …

Seattle soccer star Megan Rapinoe takes final bow with USWNT

Megan Rapinoe, the Seattle soccer star who grew into an international sensation, said goodbye to the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Sunday. Her final game with the squad was a 2-0 win over South Africa in a friendly played in Chicago. “We grew up together. We went through the toughest times together. The best of times together,” Rapinoe said about her fellow team members after the game. “It’s hard to step away knowing that those relationships…

Megan Rapinoe protests national anthem in her final USWNT game

Megan Rapinoe played in her final match for the U.S. Women's National Team on Sunday at Soldier Field.

One Last Insult: Megan Rapinoe Does not Sing or Put Hand Over Heart During Her Final National Anthem

Megan Rapinoe delivered one last insult to the US by refusing to put her hand over her heart or sing the national anthem in her final game.