Megan Rapinoe isn’t just one of the most decorated soccer players in the world, she’s also one of the most fearless voices for justice in sports and beyond.
A two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, Rapinoe has earned international acclaim for her skill, vision, and leadership on the field. In 2019, she was named FIFA Women’s Player of the Year after leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a World Cup victory, where she also won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball.
But Rapinoe’s impact goes far beyond her athletic accomplishments. As an openly gay woman in professional sports, she has used her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and gender equity. She was the first white athlete to kneel during the national anthem in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, and she has been an outspoken critic of pay inequality in women’s sports.
In 2022, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the nation’s highest civilian honor — for her advocacy and trailblazing leadership.
