A few days before reporting to the U.S. women’s national soccer team last week for the first time in 10 months, Megan Rapinoe watched from her home in Connecticut as rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Rapinoe is best known for her athletic exploits, winning two World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal. But she has also become famous for speaking out against the Trump administration, taking a knee during the national anthem and taking leadership roles in causes ranging from social justice to equal pay.
Last week, as she prepared for her return to the field, Rapinoe knew she should speak out again.