Jaelene Hinkle says that her faith meant she didn't feel comfortable wearing the special-edition kits
When Jaelene Hinkle turned down a call-up from the United States women's national team last June, the defender only cited "personal reasons."
Almost a year later, Hinkle has revealed the real motivation behind her choice: She did not want to wear the USWNT’s LGBTQ Pride Month jerseys.
This week, the 25-year-old North Carolina Courage defender told christian talk show The 700 Club that her faith caused her to feel uncomfortable with the special-edition kits that featured rainbow-colored numbers on the back.