Megan Rapinoe (American 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.
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Megan Rapinoe from the United States is a professional soccer athlete. She is a winger with the OL Reign, a National Women's Soccer League team. She is also a United States team captain. She has been recognized for her outstanding play and is a popular role model for young soccer players.
Rapinoe was selected as the second overall pick in the 2009 Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) Draft. Rapinoe's playing career has included stints with the Chicago Red Stars FC, Philadelphia Independence FC, Sydney FC and Olympique Lyon. She was also signed in by the OL Reign.
Her activism
Megan Rapinoe has been a strong advocate for LGBTQIA+ and racial equality. In 2013, she was awarded the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center board of directors award. The athlete is also a spokesperson for Nike, Procter & Gamble, and BodyArmor. She has appeared in various promotional pieces, including a starring role in the remake of The L Word.
Rapinoe is well-known within soccer circles for her activism. She was the first white athlete in the country to kneel during the US national anthem, in support of NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who had also chosen to protest racial injustice. The US Soccer board banned athletes from kneeling during an anthem at first, but it later changed its mind.
Her struggles with addictive behavior
Megan Rapinoe is a recovering addict who has been dealing with it since childhood. One Life, her memoir, describes her childhood in Northern California as well as the drug abuse that her brother Brian was subject to. When he turned fifteen, he got arrested for possessing meth and was sent into a juvenile jail. Megan is very close to her brother and admires him for his struggles with addiction.
Rapinoe has a long history of publicizing issues related to social justice. In 2012, Rapinoe openly acknowledged her sexuality and has been a tireless advocate for gay and lesbian rights. She took a stand against Donald Trump in 2019, making her headlines.
Her relationship with Sera Cavoone
Megan Rapinoe began dating Sera Cahoone in 2013 after Megan ended her five years-long relationship with Sarah Walsh. Megan was enthusiastic about the possibility to begin a new chapter in life. Sera was also excited. They shared a cute pic on social media. Sera also got engaged during a birthday celebration. The couple did not get engaged until two years later because Sera was grieving the loss of her cousin. Sera and Megan were both emotionally spent after their breakup.
Megan Rapinoe and Sera Chahoone were reported to be in a romantic relationship earlier in the year. Sera Cahoone hails from Seattle and is an indie singer and songwriter. She has also been open about being gay and engaged to a man she met on a dating website.