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Megan Rapinoe Kneels During National Anthem Before USA vs. Thailand
- Updated: September 16, 2016
United States women’s national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe continued her protest Thursday night, kneeling for the national anthem before a friendly against Thailand in Columbus, Ohio.
The Columbus Dispatch’s Kyle Robertson shared a photo:
#USWNT midfielder Megan Rapinoe kneels during the national anthem before her game against Thailand in Columbus pic.twitter.com/cQUkqkYgEo
— Kyle Robertson (@KRobPhoto) September 16, 2016
U.S. Soccer released a statement on the matter, via John D. Halloran of American Soccer Now:
Statement from U.S. Soccer on ESPN2 broadcast. pic.twitter.com/4n9LfFcBHM
— John D. Halloran (@JohnDHalloran) September 16, 2016
Rapinoe may be in a category by herself. Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl couldn’t find evidence of any other player taking a knee during the national anthem ahead of an international match.
Rapinoe began her protest as a show of solidarity with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. She knelt while “The Star-Spangled Banner” played ahead of a Seattle Reign match against the Chicago Red Stars on Sept. 4.
In an interview with American Soccer Now’s John D. Halloran, she explained the purpose behind her statement:
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